Contract Law (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Opintojakson suorittamiseen vaaditaan tentin läpäisemistä ja tehtävien tekemisestä hyväksytysti ja webinaarien kuuntelemista ja kuittaamista.

Objective

The object of the course
In this course, you will familiarize yourself with the basic concepts and definitions of jurisprudence, as well as the legislation governing contract law and environmental legislation, principles of contract law, and legal practice. You will develop your own expertise in contract law matters and apply what you have learned in practical situations. Contract law is the most central legal area, and you will need the knowledge of contract law not only in your studies, but also constantly in your work, irrespective of whether you work in the private or public sector.

Course competences
Sustainable development
Operating in a workplace

The learning objectives of the course
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and key issues about sustainable development and their connection to contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to contract law.

Content

The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice

The course covers basic concepts related to jurisprudence and sustainable development, questions related to making and terminating a contract, and invalidity. The starting points related to the interpretation of agreements and related jurisprudence.

Location and time

Verkko-opiskelu

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook:
Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro.

Teaching methods

Opintojakso suoritetaan itsenäisenä opiskeluna suorittamalla verkkoluennot (nauhoitetut webinaarit) sekä tekemällä kurssiin kuuluvat tehtävät ja lopputentti hyväksytysti. Tehtävissä on hyväksytty/hylätty arviointi ja lopputentissä numeroarvointi. Kaikki tehtävät ja tentti pitää suorittaa hyväksytysti.

Exam schedules

Kurssin voi suorittaa oman aikataulun puitteissa.
Kurssiin kuuluu lopputentti, joka opiskelija suorittaa itsenäisesti Moodlessa. Lopputentissä on numeroarviointi. Kurssin läpäiseminen edellyttää tehtävien ja luentojen lisäksi lopputentin suorittamista.

Completion alternatives

Valinnaisen suoritustavan toteuttaminen arvosanaan oikeuttavasti vaatii erityisen perustellun syyn, joka arvioidaan tapauskohtaisesti.

Student workload

Oppimistehtävät ovat pääsääntöisesti lainsäädännön soveltamiseen liittyviä oikeustapauksia sekä asiakirjojen laatimisia.
Tarkempi aikataulu Moodlessa kurssin yhteydessä.
Opintojakson kuormittavuus tunteina:
virtuaaliopiskelu 38 h (sisältää verkkotentin)
itsenäinen työntekentely ja oppimistehtävien tekeminen 75 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You know how to prepare contractual documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development..

Very Good 4
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and resolve the case in accordance with the instructions provided. You are able to draw up contractual documents and know the general principles of contract law pertaining to them and the formal requirement imposed by legislation by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You master the basic legal concepts and definitions and sustainable development and are able to use them in practical situations. You are familiar with the legislation governing contract law and the general principles of contract law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognize the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analyzing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to draw up contractual documents and interpret completed contracts and guide other members of the work community in the drawing up of documents by taking into account the requirements of sustainable development.

Further information

Opintojakso arvoidaan numeraalisesti.

Katso tarkempi tieto Moodesta.

Arvosanat jakautuvat saatujen pisteiden mukaan. Maksimissaan opiskelija voi saada 100 pistettä. Hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen vaaditaan vähintään 50 pistettä.

arvosana 5 = 89-100 pistettä

arvosana 4 = 77-88- pistettä

arvosana 3 = 65-76 pistettä

arvosana 1-2 = 50-64 pistettä

Tarkemmat tiedot arviointimenetelmästä ja arviointiasteikosta kurssin yhteydessä Moodlesta.