| Code | LAW253 |
| School | EBSL |
| Module Level | 2 |
| Module Code | LAW253 |
| Class | GE|EL|MA|MI| |
| Availability | DE|SA| |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 12 |
| ECTS Credits | 6 |
| Contact Hours | 48 |
| Self Study Hours | 72 |
| Course Aims | A major part of business activity is carried on via the medium of registered companies, either public or private. This module is designed to introduce students to the sources of company law and to familiarise them with the legal principles governing the operation of limited companies. |
| Learning Outcomes | A6, B7, C10 |
| Presentation | The weekly format for each topic to be covered consists of:-
" A lecture that presents an overview of the subject content for that week, identifies and explains the key principles of law, including current debates, and identifies issues that will be the focus of further development in seminars, including additional material to prepare for seminar activities.
" A seminar where students have an opportunity to clarify further any of the key principles of law/debates which were outlined in the lecture, and to develop and apply knowledge and an understanding of the key principles through the introduction of additional materials.
The teaching/learning strategy for this module has been designed to ensure that the programme level learning outcomes have been acquired. The teaching activities will consist of lectures and seminars over a twelve-week period.
The main strategy in lecturing will be to introduce the knowledge base and demonstrate the evaluation methods. Students are encouraged to be active learners by developing their critical thinking for the subject and by undertaking preparatory work before the lecture. This will involve the reading of relevant chapters of the core and recommended textbooks prior to the lecture.
Teaching will be supported by a directed study of textbooks. The lectures are also intended to provide the student with a framework to guide them in their independent study and to reinforce the principles that they have already learnt.
The lectures will provide a coherent overview of the materials, while the seminars will focus upon case-related material. These will assist the students in their appreciation of the general principles and issues and enhance their understanding of company law. |
| Reading Recommended | Shepherd, C (2004) Company Law 150 Leading Cases, 3rd edition, Old Bailey Press, UK
Keenan, D (2005) Company Law, 13th edition, Longman, UK
Mayson French & Ryan (2006-07) Company Law, OUP, UK
Blackstone's Statutes on Company Law (2006-07) OUP, UK
Cracknell's Company Law Statutes (4th edition, 2005) Old Bailey Press, UK |
| Reading Required | Barber, S (2003) Company Law, 4th edition, Old Bailey Press, UK |
| Asseseement Methods | Assignments (50%), Examination (50%). |