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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 23/06/2022 16:23:53
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Title of Module: Company Law 1 |
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Code: LAWW08023 |
SCQF Level: 8
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Colin
McFadyen |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module provides an introduction to the historical background of company law within the UK. it will provide an introduction to the personalities encountered in this area and will examine the legal requirements of the personalities involved, including a consideration of the appropriate procedures and timescales pertaining to the creation and effective continuance of this medium.
The module will then examine in detail the role, duties and responsibilities of those involved in the promotion, operation and management within the relevant area. there will be a consideration of the context of the environment in which this medium operates, including a discussion of appropriate statutory and case law provisions. there will also be a consideration of the procedures involved in the creration, operation and termination of this business medium.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Understand the legal principles pertaining to the creation, operation and termination of appropriate structures relating to company mediums, and to the personalities involved and be able to apply this knowledge to the consideration of case studies.
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Analyse and interpret the provisions of relevant legislation and case law.
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Develop reasoning skills and a capacity for independent study and learning through individual research and by participation in collective learning groups.
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Utilise learning resources, including electronic resources, to acquire knowledge and understanding of the law. |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 8.
Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the legal principles pertaining to the creation, operation and termination of the relevant structures involved in the area of company law, including the personalities. Additionally demonstrate a limited understanding of some major issues in relation to the professional, institutional and governmental codes applying to this area. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 8.
Carrying out routine lines of enquiry, or investigation into professional level problems, using primary and secondary legal sources.
Applying knowledge and understanding of legal principles to practical situations in order to draw reasoned conclusions
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| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 8.
Undertaking critical analysis and evaluation of ideas, concepts, information and issues which are within the common understandings of the subject |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 8.
Use a range of routine skills, including the use of information and communications technology, for the gathering, basic analysis and presentation of routine legal information, ideas and concepts to convey complex information to a range of audiences and for a range of purposes in a well structured and coherent form. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 8.
Exercising autonomy and initiative in some activities at a professional level.
Manage resources within defined areas of work.
Identifying, reflecting upon and addressing personal learning needs.
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| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 24 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 12 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
McGregor, Commercial Law in Scotland, W Green, (latest edition)
Smith & Keenan, Company Law for Students, Pearson, (latest edition)
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Students are required to attend scheduled teaching sessions and engage with the Virtual Learning Environment, lack of which could result in the student being referred to the Engagement Panel, and could prevent student progression, and ultimately successful degree completion. |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance & Law |
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| Moderator | Colin Macintosh |
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| External Examiner | David Hill |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 2 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| An essay submission, having a weighting of 80% of the overall mark |
| An Online individual written presentation based on the essay, having a weighting of 20% of the overall mark |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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