Contract Law (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Oman aikataulun ja suoritussuunnitelman mukaisesti.

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.

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook: Hemmo, M. 2017. Sopimusoikeus. Helsinki. WSOY Pro and/or Ari Saarnilehto – Vesa Annola. 2018. Sopimusoikeuden perusteet. Helsinki Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

All of the studies will take place in the online environment in response to the assignments given so that the students may proceed independently according to their own schedule.

Exam schedules

Oppimistehtävät:
Oppimistehtävistä kaksi (2) arvioidaan arvosanaan vaikuttavana arviointikriteerien ja -asteikon mukaisesti
Oppimistehtävä 1: yksilötyö, vapaasti valittavasta aiheesta teeman sisältöalueista, laajuus kolme-neljä A4 sivua
Oppimistehtävä 2: yksilötyö, vapaasti valittavasta aiheesta teeman sisältöalueista, laajuus neljä-viisi A4 sivua
Sisältökokeet ja lopputentti:
Kaksi sopimusoikeuden sisältöön ja verkko-opetukseen liittyvää koetta. Avautuvat opintojen tahdissa.Lisäksi pidetään koko sisällön koostava lopputentti, joka avautuu opiskelijakohtaisesti tehtyjen suoritusten perusteella.
Mikäli oppimistehtävistä molemmat tai toinen tulee hylätyksi, pidetään näiltä osin uusintatentti verkossa. Ensimmäinen uusintatentti avautuu perjantaina 14.1.2022 klo 7.00 ja sulkeutuu sunnuntaina 16.1.2022 klo 18.00. Toinen uusintatentti avautuu perjantaina 21.1.2022 klo 7.00 ja sulkeutuu sunnuntaina 23.1.2022 klo 18.00. Tenttiminen on mahdollista koko tuon ajan ilman aikarajoitusta.

Completion alternatives

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student workload

Aikataulut määräytyvät oman opiskelutahtisi mukaan, sillä opintojakso on nonstop -toteutus. Tee kuitenkin itsellesi heti alussa aikataulutus (suoritussuunnitelma) opintojakson suorittamiseksi, ja toimita se palautuslaatikkoon 10.9.2021 klo 23.59 mennessä. Laatimasi suoritussuunnitelma rytmittää myös muita opintojasi.
Opintojakson kuormittavuus tunteina:
virtuaaliopiskelu 135 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

Avoin AMK (Open UAS) 5