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<p>This course examines both private and public international law as it relates to world trade, and as such the following: (i) principles of private international law as they relate to contracts, negotiable instruments and international monetary obligations; (ii) principles governing international commercial arbitration; (iii) evolution of free trade obligations as multilateral and bilateral treaty norms, and in particular under the multilateral agreements of the World Trade Organization framework and bilateral free trade agreements to which Australia is a party; (iv) protection of investments under treaty norms including the emergence of investor-state dispute mechanisms. </p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p>
<p>1.International trade law and the role of the World Trade Organization and bilateral free trade agreements</p>
<p>2.Principles of private international law including contracting, payment means and special issues relating to goods in transnational transactions</p>
<p>3.International commercial arbitration</p>
<p>4.Treaty protection of foreign investments and investor-State dispute resolution procedures</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course examines both private and public international law as it relates to world trade, and as such the following: (i) principles of private international law as they relate to contracts, negotiable instruments and international monetary obligations; (ii) principles governing international commercial arbitration; (iii) evolution of free trade obligations as multilateral and bilateral treaty norms, and in particular under the multilateral agreements of the World Trade Organization framework and bilateral free trade agreements to which Australia is a party; (iv) protection of investments under treaty norms including the emergence of investor-state dispute mechanisms. </p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p> <p>1.International trade law and the role of the World Trade Organization and bilateral free trade agreements</p> <p>2.Principles of private international law including contracting, payment means and special issues relating to goods in transnational transactions</p> <p>3.International commercial arbitration</p> <p>4.Treaty protection of foreign investments and investor-State dispute resolution procedures</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090901 - Business and Commercial Law
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bulaw3742">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BULAW2611" target="_blank">BULAW2611</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Appreciate international trade law, relevant legal framework and institutions</p>
K2
<p>Comprehend the nature and scope of public international trade law in both multilateral and bilateral treaty settings </p>
K3
<p>Learn the principles and contours of private international law related to transnational contracting and methods for payments </p>
K4
<p>Explain the principles governing the resolution of international commercial disputes</p>
K5
<p>Appreciate the law and controversies surrounding the treaty protection of foreign investments and the associated investor-State dispute resolution procedures </p>
S1
<p>Critically examine the operation on International Trade Law in a practical context</p>
S2
<p>Conduct and examine research and the ability to communicate the legal reasoning in written and verbal form.</p>
S3
<p>Recognise and reflect on the professional responsibilities in promoting justice and ethical issues which may arise within a professional context.</p>
A1
<p>Ability to synthesise information and then apply it to current and future problems.</p>
A2
<p>Integrate social, environmental, sustainability, ethical and economic perspectives into a business context.</p>
A3
<p>Use initiative and judgment to research and analyse legal issues that involve specific and relevant types of law.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Written research assignment</p>
<p>Individual research essay</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Oral presentation of assignment findings</p>
<p>Individual presentation as a formative assessment activity</p>
<p>Satisfactory or unsatisfactory (i.e. a S/U hurdle</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Written problem-based assignment</p>
<p>Individual problem-solving task</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090901 - Business and Commercial Law
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bulaw3742">View unit fees</a>
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