French Law of Contract
| Module title | French Law of Contract |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW3051 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor Saintier Severine (Convenor) Dr Isabelle Rueda (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 23 |
|---|
Module description
In this module, you will examine the French law of contract, from the pre-contractual negotiations to the extinction of the effects of the contract and the remedies in case of non-performance. The emphasis is on the analysis of the main concepts, principles and rules in the context of real-life situations and in the light of French historical, social and philosophical evolutions. The size of the group is conducive to interactive learning activities which build on the experience of the French law methods gained throughout the first and second years, thus completing your preparation for your fourth year in Rennes.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The French Contract Law module constitutes the third part of the teaching of the LLB in Eng. Law and French Law/Master 1 (Maîtrise) dedicated to French Law. It is taught entirely in French and reflects the way law is taught in France. This French Private Law module is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the French Law of Contract. You are expected to acquire a confident command of the French Law of Contract, develop the ability to express yourselves on sophisticated French legal issues, analyse them critically and apply the law with insight. An important part of the course is dedicated to the French legal methodology in order to equip you for the preparation of a French Master 1 in Law during your year abroad.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate an accurate and contextualised understanding of the French Law of Contract and of how to use the French Civil Code effectively;
- 2. identify and critically discuss sophisticated legal issues both in theoretical and in practical contexts.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. demonstrate understanding of a range of legal rules, concepts, values and principles, and ability to explain and discuss the relationships among them;
- 4. make an informed and reasoned judgement about the merits and relevance of alternative arguments.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. demonstrate effective and accurate written communication skills in French in a manner appropriate to the discipline and according to the French legal methodology;
- 6. identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of French legal resources.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- Introduction to French contract law;
- Negotiation of contracts;
- Formation of contracts;
- Conditions of validity of contracts;
- Effects of contracts;
- Remedies in case of non-performance.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 235 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Learning and Teaching activity | 44 | Lectures |
| Learning and Teaching activity | 14 | Tutorials |
| Learning and Teaching activity | 7 | 7 x 1 hour individualised feedback sessions |
| Guided Independent study | 90 | Pre-lecture reading |
| Guided Independent study | 52 | Tutorial preparation and essay consolidation of lecture notes |
| Guided Independent study | 90 | Independent study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignments (seven opportunities + a 3-hour mock exam) | 2,500 words each (maximum) | 1-6 | Oral and written feedback on a collective and/or individual basis |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted-note unseen examination | 100 | 3 hours | 1-6 | Individual written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted-note unseen examination | Restricted-note unseen examination (3 hours) | 1-6 | August/September re-assessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Code Civil, Lexis Nexis, Latest edition
F. Terré, Ph. Simler, Y. Lequette & F. Chénedé, Droit civil - Les obligations, Précis Dalloz. Latest edition
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Web based and electronic resources:
www.labase-lextenso.fr (via the website of the Library)
www.dalloz.fr (via the website of the Library)
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
French Law books available in the Library (bibliography on ELE)
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | LAW2033 This course is designed for LLB in English Law and French Law - EXETER / Master 1 (Maîtrise en Droit) - RENNES I students only. Anybody outside the programme wishing to attend this module should contact Dr F.O. Rolland. |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2002 |
| Last revision date | 28/01/2022 |
