| Uitgebreide vaknaam |
International Contracts Law |
| Leerdoelen |
The course International Contracts Law will enable students:- to obtain thorough knowledge and understanding of the major concepts of international contracts law and the main differences and similarities between the world's major contract law systems;
- to become aware of typical contract clauses and understand when and why they can be used in global commercial practice;
- to develop the ability to contribute to the debate in the field of international contracts law in the international environment;
- to acquire the ability to apply the major concepts of international contracts law when resolving complex legal issues from multiple jurisdictions and cultures;
- to acquire the ability to independently draft typical contract law clauses used in international commercial practice.
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| Omschrijving |
In the age of globalization, cross-border contracts are becoming increasingly common. In this course students will get acquainted with the main international contract law instruments and the world's major contract law systems, as well as the important contract clauses regularly used in international commercial contracts. The course will enable students to gain knowledge of and insight into the main concepts of contract law in international and comparative perspective and to develop skills required for applying these concepts in global commercial practice. In particular, the course will focus on the issues related to pre-contractual liability, agency, contract interpretation, remedies for non-performance, and the effect of supervening events on contracts. |
| Uren per week |
4 |
| Onderwijsvorm |
hoorcollege
(14 2-hour lectures (during the block).)
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| Toetsvorm |
presentatie(s), schriftelijk of mondeling, afhankelijk van het aantal deelnemers
(Resit will be oral if less than 10 participants.)
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| Vaksoort |
m5-niveau, juridisch
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| Coördinator |
prof. dr. O.O. Cherednychenko
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| Docent(en) |
prof. dr. O.O. Cherednychenko
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| Entreevoorwaarden |
- This course is only accessible for students that have been fully admitted to a master's degree programme within the Faculty of Law.
- Compulsory: Bachelor course on contracts law.
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