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Title | BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW | ||
Code | ULMS202 | ||
Coordinator |
Ms A Stewart Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship Abigail.Stewart@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
12 6 12 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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60 mins X 1 totaling 12
60 mins X 1 totaling 12 |
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Essay or problem-solving scenario Type: Coursework Word Count: 2,500 words Weighting: 100% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes - Coursework submission Penalty for Late Submission: | -2500 words | 100 |
Aims |
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The Module introduces Business Studies students to the basic principles of UK and EU Law. It highlights the important legal principles that affect day-to-day business transactions and relationships, making students aware of the responsibilities and obligations of companies and employers. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Impact of England and Wales Law on Business |
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(LO2) Impactof EU Law on Business |
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(LO3) Using case law |
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(LO4) Using legislation |
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(LO5) Answering scenario questions |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Commercial awareness |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) International awareness |
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(S6) Lifelong learning skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method: Large Group Teaching Teaching Method: Seminar Teaching Method: Group Study Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114 Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Adaptability Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: International Awareness Skills / attributes: Lifelong Learning skills |
Syllabus |
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INTRODUCTION TO LAW EUROPEAN LAW FORMATION OF A CONTRACT INTRODUCTION TO TORT THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |