Module Details

Module Code: LEGS7009
Title: Principles International Trade
Long Title: Principles International Trade
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will critically examine the principles and rules of international trade with a focus on the institutions that enable trade. It will discuss the role and involvement of the European Union and evaluate the critical area of dispute resolution procedures utilised in international trade disputes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the development of international trade regulation leading to the establishment of the World Trade Organisation
LO2 Explain the current regulation of international trade under the World Trade Organisation
LO3 Discuss the role of the European Union in the regulation of international trade.
LO4 Evaluate the dispute resolution procedures utilised in international trade disputes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
The development of international trade regulation.
Political and economic arguments in favour of international trade regulation. The establishment of the World Trade Organisation. Multi lateral trade negotiations.
The World Trade Organisation
Membership and structure of the WTO. Principles and substantive law of the WTO. Recent rounds of negotiations and key issues facing the WTO
The role of the European Union
Establishment and development of the European Union. Institutional structure, policy formation and decision making at EU level. The role of the EU in international trade regulation.
International Trade Disputes
Dispute settlement procedures utilised in international trade. Conflict of laws. Litigation and Arbitration
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Class exam focusing on the current regulatory systems covering international trade.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
A presentation based on a case study of a specific international trade dispute in which the student explores the nature of the dispute and evaluates procedures utilised to resolve the dispute.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Robert C. Feenstra, Alan M. Taylor.. (2014), International trade, New York; Worth Publishers, [ISBN: 9781429278447].
  • Kerr, W. Gaisford, J.. (2008), Handbook on International Trade Policy, Elgar.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • The International Trade Journal.
  • The Journal of World Trade.
  • The Journal of International Trade, Law and Policy.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 4 Mandatory