Comparative European and International Commercial Law

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module MREC0460 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Matthias Storme Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Bachelor in Law *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Knowledge of comparative and international sources of law and legal texts regarding the trade policy of the European Union, and to be able to analyze and assess them. 3. Course content The common commercial policy is one of the pillars of the external relations of the European Union. Relying on the rules of the customs union it regulates the trade relations of the member states with third countries. The trade policy of the European Union aims to (internally) strengthen the competitiveness of Europe and (externally) exploit the chances of international openness. This also responds to two objectives of the Lisbon Strategy, namely growth and employment and meeting the challenge of globalization.   After a discussion and examination of (parts of) the Lisbon Strategy, this course deals with a number of trade defence instruments, aimed to protect European companies against trade barriers and unfair trade practices. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Seminars (possible question and answer sessions) 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Open book Continuous assessment: Assignments Participation in classroom activities Written assignment: With oral presentation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Documentation map to be made by the students. Basic list of documents will be notified to the students through Blackboard. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring The professor is available for questions after the seminars. laatste aanpassing: last update: 12/01/2010 12:33 jolande.prinssen