Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

5504LAWBHO-SEP-PAR

Aims

The principal aims of this Module are to:-

• To examine the way in which global trade is carried out
• To gain an understanding of the risks, problems and solutions impacting international trade
• To consider the influence of politics and geo-political organisations
• To gain an understanding of the financial aspects of international trade
• To gain an understanding of carriage of goods and insurance

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the contemporary issues relating to international trade.
2.
Evaluate the arguments, assumptions and concepts relating to international trade.
3.
Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with international trade problem scenarios.
4.
Demonstrate an understanding of the rights, roles and responsibilities of the various players in international trade.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The indicative syllabus for International Trade Law is as follows:

• Motivations for international trade
• Workings of GATT / WTO
• International Sales Contracts
• Financing International Trade
• Dispute Resolution in International Trade
• Marine Insurance
Additional Information:
This module is essentially an introduction to the basic principles of international  trade drawing on an understanding of the motivations for nations to engage in international trade and a review of the general principles which underpin the legal regulation of international trade. Key to this is an overview and understanding of the working of the GATT and the WTO and their role in the regulation of international trade. Further, the module introduces the mechanisms for financing international trade and resolving international trade disputes.

Assessments

Essay
Exam