2023-2024 / HULG0172-1

Comparative Contract Law

Duration

Number of credits

 Bachelor in law6 crédits 

Lecturer

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/FL/course_descriptions_european_law_school_english_language_track_bachelors_law.htm
 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The objective of this course is to provide a comparative introduction to the law of contract. Students will gain a basic understanding of the nature of a contract and the underlying principles of contract law, as well as the law with respect to the formation of contracts, defects of consent and other vitiating factors, the content and effect of contracts and remedies for breach of contract. The course will look at English, French, German and Dutch law as well as the Principles of European Contract Law.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Recommended or required readings

Examination: written

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Contacts

Association of one or more MOOCs