Universität Wien

040242 KU International Trade Law (MA) (2023S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 01.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 08.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 15.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 22.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 29.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 19.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 26.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 03.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 10.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 17.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 24.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 31.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 07.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 14.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 21.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
Wednesday 28.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims at providing students with a basic understanding of the fundamental elements, aspects, and rules of international economic law with a focus on international trade law and the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Its history and key principles will be described by reference to the respective articles in its trade agreements and case-law from the WTO dispute settlement system.
The relationship between the WTO, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the EU common market (including free trade agreements such as CETA) are also covered, including discussions on development like the "trade war" between the US and China or Brexit. Suggestions for further topics are welcome.

Assessment and permitted materials

– active participation at the beginning and during each session (contributing to discussions and answering questions about topic covered in previous sessions)
– (voluntary) presentation of an article covering a Trade Law topic
– two on-site exams: One in the penultimate session via moodle (closed book, physical presence in the classroom required): single choice, multiple choice, fill-in questions, allocations
– handwritten exam in the final session (open book)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

– active participation in class/(voluntary) presentation of an article covering a Trade Law topic (8 points)
– two exams (72 points in total)
— – one one-site via Moodle (Single/Multiple Choice, right or wrong-questions, allocation questions, fill-in-the-blank questions)
— – one brief comment/legal analysis of a hypothetical scenario
> 40 points for a positive grade
– two unexcused absences max

Examination topics

International trade law (including its evolvement and historic origins) and the WTO system
EU Internal Market law
Basics of international investment law and its relationship to trade law (e.g. BITs or investment chapters in free trade agreements like NAFTA or CETA)

Reading list

Van den Bossche/Prévost, Essentials of WTO Law (2nd ed, Cambridge University Press 2021)
Slides and Materials uploaded to Moodle

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 14.03.2023 11:28