Discussion Class Field of study: International Business Law and Arbitration
Programme code: 07-S2LA19.2019

Module name: Discussion Class
Module code: IBLA-MS
Programme code: 07-S2LA19.2019
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
  • winter semester 2020/2021
  • summer semester 2019/2020
  • winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
These interactive discussion classes encourage active class participation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have received an extensive knowledge on a selected issue as well as information on how to look for sources required to solve a research problem or present a specific issue. The classes make use of a variety of methods, such as presentations, case-solving (individually or in groups), simulations, or workshops.
Prerequisites:
None
Key reading:
Indicated in the respective course syllabi.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Has an in-depth knowledge of a selected area of law in the field of international economic relations and an awareness of interpretative problems in this regard. Knows how to solve these problems and how to apply selected instruments and institutions offered by the law. Has a knowledge of selected issues from other social sciences, with a special focus on the specific nature of the business environment in the broad meaning of the word. [MS_1]
 IBLA_W01 [2/5] IBLA_W02 [4/5] IBLA_W03 [3/5]
Knows the role and significance of selected issues in a specific area of the law. [MS_2]
 IBLA_W04 [3/5] IBLA_W05 [3/5] IBLA_W06 [3/5] IBLA_W07 [3/5] IBLA_W08 [1/5] IBLA_W09 [2/5] IBLA_W10 [3/5] IBLA_W11 [3/5] IBLA_W12 [3/5] IBLA_W13 [3/5] IBLA_W14 [3/5] IBLA_W15 [3/5]
Can identify, interpret and assess social, political, and culural phenomena taking place in the business environment from the perspective of the law. [MS_3]
 IBLA_U02 [3/5] IBLA_U03 [4/5]
Can select and apply proper legal regulations to fictional and actual cases. [MS_4]
 IBLA_U04 [2/5] IBLA_U05 [2/5]
Can communicate and defend his or her own views in the area of legal sciences. [MS_5]
 IBLA_U12 [4/5] IBLA_K01 [2/5]
Is able to analyse events, phenomena and facts and determine their social and legal meaning. [MS_6]
 IBLA_U02 [3/5] IBLA_K02 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Presentation of a paper [MS_w_1]
Selected or all students present (orally or in writing) a paper on a selected or assigned topic.
 MS_1 MS_2 MS_3
Discussion, case-solving [MS_w_2]
Students present their position on a selected issue. Students may be asked to cooperate to prepare their joint position on the issue.
 MS_4 MS_5 MS_6
Test [MS_w_3]
Oral or written test, with questions designed to assess students' knowledge and skills.
 MS_1 MS_4
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
discussion classes [MS_fs]
The main methods used in-class are: discussion, case-solving, presentations.
 20
Students look for information specified by the instructor, work on solving selected legal or research issues, and prepare presentations. Self-study intended to solidifiy knowledge provided during class time.
 55 Presentation of a paper [MS_w_1] Discussion, case-solving [MS_w_2] Test [MS_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)