77701 International Economic Law (PG)
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ( 77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR 78101c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration) AND 70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law) OR ((22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04147 Master of Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C07074 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04264 Master of Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C07122 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies)) OR (70106 Principles of Public International Law AND 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice))
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Description
Increasing globalisation of commercial and social engagements is creating a greater need for lawyers to understand the nature and extent of global legal regulation and, in the commercial context, the operation of various domestic and transnational laws in relation to international trade. This subject is designed to help students develop an understanding of the law governing the international economy and relations between participants in that economy. The concept of international economic law is examined. Topics include specific resource issues such as the common heritage; international legal regulation of investment, finance and trade; relevant institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization; and the relationship between national and international economic law involving such concepts as extraterritoriality and sovereign immunity.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current issues in international economic law; |
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| 2. | think analytically and critically about these issues; |
| 3. | appreciate the interconnectivity of international public and private law; |
| 4. | demonstrate the research skills essential to contemporary legal and academic practice. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes:
- Legal Knowledge
An advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge including the Australian legal system, social justice, cultural and international contexts, the principles and values of ethical practice, and contemporary developments in law and its professional practice (1.0) - Critical Analysis and Evaluation
A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively including an ability to identify and articulate complex legal issues, apply reasoning and research to generate appropriate theoretical and practical responses, and, demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching complex legal issues and generating appropriate responses (3.0) - Research Skills
Well-developed cognitive and practical skills necessary to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues and demonstrate intellectual and practical skills necessary to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions (4.0) - Communication and Collaboration
Effective and appropriate professional communication skills including highly effective use of the English language, an ability to inform, analyse, report and persuade using an appropriate medium and message and an ability to respond appropriately (5.0) - Self Management
A high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism, the ability to implement appropriate self-management and lifelong learning strategies including initiating self-directed work and learning, judgment and responsibility, self assessment of skills, personal wellbeing and appropriate use of feedback and, a capacity to adapt to and embrace change (6.0)
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Workshop Problems/Workshop Discussion
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 and 3 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 |
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| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 20 minutes |
Assessment task 2: Abstract and Framing Bibliography
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 4 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: .1 |
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| Weight: | 10% |
| Length: | A maximum of three pages |
Assessment task 3: Final Research Essay
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 |
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| Weight: | 50% |
| Length: | 5,000 words |
| Criteria: | Students are expected to research an issue related to subject content and to produce a clearly written text which approaches the chosen topic not merely in a descriptive manner, but which also evinces evidence of analytical and critical thought.
The above form the basis for the assessment criteria. |
Required texts
- John Mo, International Commercial Law, LexisNexis Butterworths, Australia, 2009.
- UTS Law Faculty Guide to Essay Writing (www.law.uts.edu.au/students/assessment/submitting.html)
- UTS Coursework Assessment Policy and Procedure Manual (http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/coursewkassess.html)
Recommended texts
Andreas Lowenfield, International Economic Law, OUP 2008
Ashi Qureshi, International Economic Law, Sweet and Maxwel, 2011
Carmody, Chi Garcia, Frank J Linarelli, John., Global Justice and International Economic Law New York Cambridge University Press, 2012
Julio.Tan, Celine., International economic law, globalization and developing countries, Edward Elgar, c2010.
Dentes et al, International economic law with a human face, Kluwer Law International, 1998.
References
- Readings and cases on UTSOnline
Other resources
- International Economic Law and Policy Blog—http://worldtradelaw.typepad.com/
- WTO chronological list of disputes cases—http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dispu_e/dispu_status_e.htm
This list is not definitive. In addition to the above, references specific to the topic and readings will be provided each week during lectures. Students are also expected to undertake their own research in their chosen topics.
