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030607 KU International business mediation (2024W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 07.11. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM52 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 5.OG
  • Wednesday 13.11. 16:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
  • Thursday 14.11. 16:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will address the following topics:
1. Introduction to the specific dynamics of commercial disputes in an international context.
2. Analysis of conflicts in the international context, including the prerequisites for dealing with such conflicts and the relevance of decision matrices.
3. Development of strategies for resolving commercial disputes in an international context.
4. Investigation of differences of the mediation process in (a) the business vs other contexts and (b) international vs national settings
5. Overview of the enforcement mechanisms utilized in international commercial disputes.
Time permitting, the course will also address topics of particular interest to students.

The course will be conducted in English.

The objective of the course is to provide instruction (incl by means of practical exercises) in the theory and practice of mediation in international commercial disputes. At the end of the course, students should have the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the unique complexities of international commercial disputes in mediation. Additionally, participants will be introduced to the pertinent English-language terminology.

Assessment and permitted materials

Attendance, active participation, completion of e-learning assignments, written exam (in English).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In order to receive a passing grade, at least 50% of all performance assessment categories must be met. The exception to this is attendance, for which 80% must be achieved.

Examination topics

Lecture, group work, self-study (eLearning on Moodle)

Reading list

Relevant mandatory reading material will be shared in the course.
Recommended optional reading material: Jörg Risse, Wirtschaftsmediation, 2nd ed. (2022) C.H.Beck, ISBN 978-3-406-59676-6.

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