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LAWS5010 – International Trade and Finance
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance, Other
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Baskaran Balasingham
Contact via email
6 First Walk, Rm 517
Thursdays, 9-10 am
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
120cp of LAWS units including LAWS259 or LAWS2000 or LAW459
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
LAWS8089
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The unit introduces students to the principal areas of international trade law and policy, and in particular examines the legal regime governing the international exchange of goods, services, and intellectual property under the WTO. Topics include the WTO dispute settlement system; rules on non-discrimination; rules on market access; rules on unfair trade; preferential trade agreements. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Understand various multilateral trade agreements and other legal principles embedded in international trade.
- ULO2: Analyse how international trade law impacts on national trading policy and practice, and confronts controversial and pressing issues of trade and finance in the contemporary era of economic globalisation.
- ULO3: Understand the way economic, political and ethical values shape the development of international regulation and relevant standards.
- ULO4: Apply multilateral trade agreements, case law, and soft law to resolve legal problems in international trade law.
General Assessment Information
Quizzes
Two quizzes of each 30 mins. The quizzes comprise multiple-choice questions that are on the content of the compulsory material (i.e. lectures, tutorials/webinars and textbook readings) covered up to the point of the quiz. Both quizzes are equally weighted.
Assignment
The assignment involves a long hypothetical problem question that tests students on a range of topics covered in this unit. It is designed to mimic the type of cases that international trade lawyers face in practice. The problem questions discussed in the tutorials are meant to prepare students for the assignment. More information about the assignment will be provided closer to the date.
Take-Home Exam
The take-home exam involves a shorter hypothetical problem question. The take-home exam is released on November 9 at 9 am and is due by 12 pm on the same day. Late submissions will not be accepted. More information about the take-home exam will be provided closer to the date.
Macquarie Law School Policy on Assessments
Applications for a Special Consideration Policy are made electronically via ask.mq.edu.au and should be accompanied by supporting documentation. Students should refer to the Special Consideration Policy for complete details of the policy and a description of the supporting documentation required.
Word limits will be strictly applied and work above the word limit will not be marked.
All assessments in the unit are to be submitted electronically. Plagiarism detection software is used in this unit.
Moderation Policy
Detailed marking rubrics will be made available on the iLearn unit page. All Fail papers are double marked.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Quizzes | 20% | No | Quiz 1: Aug 18; Oct 27 |
| Hypothetical Problem | 40% | No | Oct 2 |
| Take-Home Exam | 40% | No | Nov 9 |
Quizzes
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1 hours
Due: Quiz 1: Aug 18; Oct 27
Weighting: 20%
Students will need to complete a number of short quizzes throughout the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand various multilateral trade agreements and other legal principles embedded in international trade.
- Analyse how international trade law impacts on national trading policy and practice, and confronts controversial and pressing issues of trade and finance in the contemporary era of economic globalisation.
- Understand the way economic, political and ethical values shape the development of international regulation and relevant standards.
Hypothetical Problem
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 41 hours
Due: Oct 2
Weighting: 40%
Students will be required to solve a hypothetical problem.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand various multilateral trade agreements and other legal principles embedded in international trade.
- Analyse how international trade law impacts on national trading policy and practice, and confronts controversial and pressing issues of trade and finance in the contemporary era of economic globalisation.
- Apply multilateral trade agreements, case law, and soft law to resolve legal problems in international trade law.
Take-Home Exam
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 3 hours
Due: Nov 9
Weighting: 40%
Students will be required to solve a hypothetical problem question.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand various multilateral trade agreements and other legal principles embedded in international trade.
- Analyse how international trade law impacts on national trading policy and practice, and confronts controversial and pressing issues of trade and finance in the contemporary era of economic globalisation.
- Apply multilateral trade agreements, case law, and soft law to resolve legal problems in international trade law.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery
Students are expected to listen to pre-recorded weekly lectures, which are around 2 hrs long. Lectures begin in Week 1 and are available on Echo 360 via the iLearn unit page.
Tutorials/Webinars will commence in Week 1. Students are expected to have prepared for the tutorials/webinars by having listened to the lecture recordings and having solved the weekly problem questions.
Resources
Mandatory textbook:
Peter van den Bossche and Werner Zdouc, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization - Text, Cases and Materials (4th edn, 2017, Cambridge University Press)
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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