Business Law
LECTURE OUTLINE 1. Introduction: The nature and function of the law
Administrative matters
The first part of the seminar covers an explanation of how to successfully study in this course. In particular you need to understand: • • • The tuition pattern of the course; that it operates as a package: three hour seminar (lecture and case study), prescribed readings, E-tutorial and revision notes. How to download and install the First Principles of Business Law E-tutorial software. There is an early piece of assessment in this course so you need to get “on-board” quickly.
TO DO: You need to: • • • • • Read the unit outline and familiarise yourself with the resources available on FLECS-Blackboard; Read chapter 1 of First Principles of Business Law text book; Attend the seminar and/or listen to the iLecture or vodcast recording; Do the E-tutorial ‘Government and law in Australia’; and Review the revision notes at the end of the week in preparation for the revision quiz in next week’s seminar.
Learning outcomes
After completing this topic, you should be able to: Understand the nature and function of the law and introduce the concept of ‘business law’ provide an initial definition of law explain the difference between various branches of the law. explain key legal terms and concepts
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© 2013 CCH Australia Limited and Curtin Business School Updated semester 2, 2013
Lecture outline
1. Law in an everyday context Many aspects of daily life are governed or affected by the law. Consider and explain each of the terms listed below. Each term refers to a generally recognised ‘division’, ‘area’ or ‘category’ of law. Criminal law Tort law Contract law Property law Administrative law Constitutional law International law Corporations law Dividing legal rules into areas helps to clarify the nature and structure of the law. Each different type (or area) of law is concerned with particular types of conduct or situation. Different types of law
Administrative matters
The first part of the seminar covers an explanation of how to successfully study in this course. In particular you need to understand: • • • The tuition pattern of the course; that it operates as a package: three hour seminar (lecture and case study), prescribed readings, E-tutorial and revision notes. How to download and install the First Principles of Business Law E-tutorial software. There is an early piece of assessment in this course so you need to get “on-board” quickly.
TO DO: You need to: • • • • • Read the unit outline and familiarise yourself with the resources available on FLECS-Blackboard; Read chapter 1 of First Principles of Business Law text book; Attend the seminar and/or listen to the iLecture or vodcast recording; Do the E-tutorial ‘Government and law in Australia’; and Review the revision notes at the end of the week in preparation for the revision quiz in next week’s seminar.
Learning outcomes
After completing this topic, you should be able to: Understand the nature and function of the law and introduce the concept of ‘business law’ provide an initial definition of law explain the difference between various branches of the law. explain key legal terms and concepts
1 of 1
© 2013 CCH Australia Limited and Curtin Business School Updated semester 2, 2013
Lecture outline
1. Law in an everyday context Many aspects of daily life are governed or affected by the law. Consider and explain each of the terms listed below. Each term refers to a generally recognised ‘division’, ‘area’ or ‘category’ of law. Criminal law Tort law Contract law Property law Administrative law Constitutional law International law Corporations law Dividing legal rules into areas helps to clarify the nature and structure of the law. Each different type (or area) of law is concerned with particular types of conduct or situation. Different types of law