Late Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

Technology

All students need access to a secure and reliable server for access to iLearn and for submission of assessment tasks.

Word Limit

Word limits will be strictly applied and work above the word limits will not be marked.

Referencing

Students should use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) (4th edition) for citations in their papers.

Submission of Assessments

All substantive assessments are to be submitted electronically through Turnitin. Plagiarism detection software is used in this unit.

Moderation of Assessments

Detailed marking rubrics will be made available on iLearn. Markers in this unit undertake a process of 'blind marking' to establish a common marking standard and all Fail papers are double marked.

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF ASSIGNMENTS

Active Participation

1. Substantive requirements: Students will be assessed on the basis of their knowledge, understanding and analytical ability to evaluate the issues raised in each weekly topic. Active participation in the class will require students to read and understand various issues scheduled for discussions on a regular basis. Students are also required to participate in discussions that extend beyond these set topics and readings through their own evaluation of the issues raised. 

2. Formal requirements: Students are required to attend the tutorials in accordance with the schedule of classes/tutorials set out in this Unit Guide and complete the prescribed readings for each week. Exemptions may be granted only in exceptional circumstances and subject to the provision of appropriate documentation. If an exemption is granted, work in lieu will need to be submitted.

3. Marking criteria/rubrics:

1. Regular and timely presence in tutorials ;
2. Active and effective class participation; 
3. Knowledge and understanding of the subject matter; 
4. Ability to develop ideas and think critically; 
5. Problem solving skills; and
6. Oral communication skills. 

Problem Question 

1. Substantive requirements: This assignment will be assessed based on the discipline specific knowledge, understanding and identification of the relevant legal issues, and their application to a given (real or hypothetical) fact situation/problem of contemporary trading relations. Students may be required to take their research beyond the prescribed books and course materials (the supplementary books and journals provide a starting point for further research). Clarity of expression, presentation of argument, responsiveness to question, and correct and consistent reference style will also be taken into account. Students are encouraged to consider a theoretical as well as applied dimension to the issues under consideration for a problem question subsumable in international trade law.

2. Marking criteria/rubrics: 

1. Originality of the work;
2. Accurate identification and analyse of issues by using primary and secondary sources; 
3. Theoretical discipline specific knowledge relevant and applicable to the problem;
4. Depth of legal research and critical analytical skill with innovative and interdisciplinary approach; and
5. Coherence of presentation, clarity of expression, responsiveness to the problem; and correct citation.

3. Formal requirements 

The following requirements as to presentation of papers must be complied with:

• The assignment must be typed with 12 point font in the text and 10 point font in foot/end notes. Bibliography/reference must also be 12 point font.

• The word limit must be strictly maintained. The word limit does not include the footnotes and bibliography, although footnotes must not include any substantive content. The actual word length of your assignment must be stated on the cover sheet.
• Footnotes, bibliography and other referencing must be consistent with the Australian Guide to Legal Citations, which can be downloaded at http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/mulr

This course will be delivered via lectures (also available on iLearn) and through seminars/tutorials. Students will be required to actively participate in discussion based on the readings, as well as any problem and discussion questions set by the convenor.  

Tutor: Dr Baskaran Balasingham (baskaran.balasingham@mq.edu.au)

For lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.

Prescribed Textbook

P. Van den Bossche and W. Zdouc, The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization: Text, Cases and Materials, 4th edition (Cambridge University Press, 2017).

Prescribed Legislative Text

World Trade Organization, The WTO Agreements: The Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and its Annexes, 2nd edition (Cambridge University Press, 2017)

Unit webpage and technology used and required

The unit content can be accessed online at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au

The unit has an iLearn web page. Assignments, information, and announcements relating to the unit and will be posted on this iLearn site. Students must check this site regularly for any important information/announcement relating to the unit.

Compared to the unit offering in 2018 the assessment and topics have been modified. The group assignment was deleted and online quizzes were added. Moreover, the weighting of the various assessment components have been altered. The weekly topics are now more in accordance with the textbook.