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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Commercial Contracting | |||
| Reference | LLM001 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | April 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. To upskill participants to understand basic contractual rights and obligations 2. To increase participant's confidence and understanding of the legal frameworks around common contractual challenges which they may face both at the formation and the execution of contracts 3. To provide delegates with insights into the key contractual risks which exist within commercial contracts | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand and critically evaluate the basic principles of contract law and the role the contract plays alongside other factors in managing the risk and the relationships between parties to contracts |
| 2 | Understand and evaluate the legal framework for agreeing contracts and the key features of that process in the commercial context |
| 3 | Understand and critically evaluate the operation of contractual administration processes and their response to forseen and unforseen events, and dispute resolution |
| 4 | Understand and critically evaluate the key legal concepts which govern the approach to the consequences of breaches of contract as the apply in a commercial context |
| 5 | Examine, understand and critique the detail of key contractual risk allocation provisions in commercial contracts |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Contracting in context and essentials of contract. Formation of contract Interpretation of contract and implied terms Contract administration and management: Dealing with change and frustration and force majeure Contract risk management and key clauses Breach and termination Remedies and dealing with losses Dispute resolution |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered online through RGU's Upskilling platform. Interaction will be through forum postings where students will engage with set topics and discuss them with peers. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 4, 5 |
| Description: | A longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums for distance learning students | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3 |
| Description: | A piece of written work | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed on a pass/fail model. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Engagement with all of the relevant forum postings in a professional and detailed manner and an appropriately detailed and reflective submission of the written coursework |
| Fail | Failure to engage in the depth of work required |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MacQueen, H and Thomson,J (2020) CONTRACT LAW IN SCOTLAND 5th Ed, Bloomsbury |