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Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law Last Updated Date: 13 Aug 2009 4 Credits, Semester 1 Course Description: This course invites students to: valuate some different theoretical accounts for the main features of the common law of contract; to engage with the difficulties behind some apparently simple anchors such as 'freedom of contract', 'the intention of the parties', 'vitiation of consent' and 'expectation interest'; to consider the appropriate role of the state through its laws in shaping contractual practices and outcomes, and to consider the extent to which contract law both mirrors and shapes society's conception of human flourishing. Course Convenor: Prof Mindy Chen-Wishart Co-teacher(s): NA Module Codes: LL4187 / LL5187 / LL6187 Contact Hours: Two, 3-hr continuous weekly seminar Workload: [Weeks 1 - 5, 13 Aug to 9 Sept] Mode of Assessment: Essay - 60% (due on Fri, 30 Oct, 2pm); Seminar participation - 20%; Seminar panelist - 20% Preclusions: NA Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Examination Date: 100% Continuous Assessment Click here to go Back |
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