Course: Introduction to International Business Transactions

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Course title Introduction to International Business Transactions
Course code USSV/AIIB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Janderová Jana, JUDr. Ph.D.
  • Barnes Stacey, prof.
Course content
1. What is International Commercial Law and Why is it Important? 2. Major Legal Systems as They Relate to Commercial Transactions/Points of Commonality and Points of Difference/Introduction to U.S. Legal System 3. Sources of International Commercial Law and the Czech Republic's Treaty Rights and Obligations 4. The Sale of Goods General Principles and Contract Formation 5. The Sale of Goods Performance and Breach 6. Shipping, Insurance, Letters of Credit and Promissory Notes 7. Public Procurement 8. Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks 9. Disputes Resolution-Litigation, Arbitration & Mediation/Conciliation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama), Řízená praxe
Learning outcomes
The course aims to acquaint students with current issues of international business.
Student will acquire basic knowledge of international business issues.
Prerequisites
English level B2 and higher is anticipated.

Assessment methods and criteria
Work-related product analysis, Systematic monitoring

Assignement is granted upon active presence and case solving.
Recommended literature


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