KDEC 9620 - International Business Transactions

This course focuses on international commercial law in general and, more specifically, on

those international contracts encountered most frequently, such as the international sale of

goods (CISG), the carriage of goods (COGSA), international payments (UCP 600) and secured

transactions (standby letters of credit and asset-based financing). Learning how these

international transactions work in practice rests on a problem-oriented method, relying on the

active participation and comparative perspectives of students with diverse legal backgrounds.

Lecture with dynamic class participation.

Classes include both lecture and interactive class discussions based on the assigned readings, so that students develop their professional skills taking a comparative approach to the substantive and procedural aspects of international arbitration. Voluntary participation is welcomed and on-call as well as cold calling. Class attendance in person is required. In order to avoid unwelcomed distractions, notebooks, cellphones, tablets and other smart devices should not be used in class. One final written examination with multiple/choice and True/False questions (closed book) and an essay (open book) examination, adjusted downwards or upwards taking account your record of assistance and the frequency and quality of oral participation.

2-3 hours of preparation of assigned readings for each class