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La Trobe Law School

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS LST2BSL

Subject Learning Guide Semester 1 2019 Melbourne (Bundoora) Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton Dandenong

Subject Coordinator: Andy Chong

Table of Contents SUBJECT DETAILS

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GENERAL DETAILS ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS STAFF CONTACTS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) GRADUATE CAPABILITIES LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY LEARNING RESOURCES STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY SUMMARY OF SFS FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR

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POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY SPECIAL CONSIDERATION EXTENSIONS, LATE SUBMISSIONS AND PENALTIES STUDENT COMPLAINT STUDENT LEARNING UNIT (SL) LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) LIBRARY STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PEER LEARNING ADVISERS

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SCHEDULE OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES

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SESSION PLAN LEARNING ACTIVITY DETAILS HOW TO DO WELLIN BUSINESS LAW

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ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK DETAILS

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ONLINE QUIZZES

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COMMON LAW ASSIGNMENT FINAL EXAMINATION

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Subject Details GENERAL DETAILS Subject Code:

LST2BSL

Subject Title:

Introduction to Business Law and Ethics

Teaching Period:

Semester 1

Location(s):

Melbourne (Bundoora), Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Dandenong

Credit Points:

15

Mode:

Blended (Online lectures and face-to-face seminars)

Level:

2

ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS Prerequisites:

Student should have completed 60 credits points

Co-requisites:

None

Incompatibles:

LAW2CNT

Assumed Skills & Knowledge:

A reasonably high level of English language skills is presumed. Students with less than adequate written and spoken English language skills will find it difficult to pass this subject. Students experiencing difficulties with studying the subject should attend Student Learning Workshops: www.latrobe.edu.au/students/learning. If English is not your first language there are resources available to assist you in further developing your skills: see tlweb.latrobe.edu.au/ltlt/unilang/index.html and tlweb.latrobe.edu.au/ctlc/allu/skills-essentials/grammar.php. Time management is an important skill in this subject, as you will be required to complete online activities, view video lectures, complete set readings and participate actively in classes, each week. For more information about effective time management for university, go to tlweb.latrobe.edu.au/ctlc/allu/skillsessentials/time-management.php. Student Learning Lecturers work with students to improve their academic skills, including critical reading and note-taking, applying critical evaluation skills, refining a topic and structuring written responses (for different written assessment types), presentation and teamwork skills as well as numeracy/maths. Student Learning also offer drop-in sessions on each campus, where you can get one-on-one support, including assignment writing and academic skills development: www.latrobe.edu.au/students/learning/drop-inlearning-support.

Special Study Requirements:

Students with special needs whose participation in this subject might be limited by any study requirements are encouraged to consult the Equity and Diversity Centre. Further information and contact details for the EDC are available at www.latrobe.edu.au/students/wellbeing/studying-with-a-disability.

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STAFF CONTACTS Role

Name Andy Chong

Email [email protected]

Telephone TBA

Room MARB 284

Angelo Veljanovski Mst Kanij Fatima

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Rangika Palliyaarachchi Susan Shandil

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Teresa Fae

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Sean Lee

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Seminar Leader

Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (Bundoora) Melbourne (Bundoora) AlburyWodonga Bendigo

Mark Bolton

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Seminar Leader

Mildura

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Seminar Leader

Shepparton

Amanda Morrison Owen Lai

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Seminar Leader

Dandenong

Engi Messih

[email protected]

TBA

TBA

Subject Coordinator Seminar Leader Seminar Leader Seminar Leader Seminar Leader Seminar Leader Seminar Leader

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION In this subject, students are introduced to some of the core principles of contract and consumer protection law, the law of negligence and property law. In addition, students are exposed to ethical standards that apply to business activities, such as contractual relationships and special legal protections against unethical business practices. The subject also adopts a skillsbased learning approach. It does this through teaching the basic techniques of legal problem-solving and promoting an understanding of the dynamic nature of the law. These skills prepare students for more advanced law subjects as well as their professional careers. SUBJECT INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (SILOS) Upon successful completion of this subject, you should be able to: 1

Demonstrate knowledge of the key features of the Australian Legal System as it applies to business law;

2

Identify, analyse interpret and evaluate case law principles and statutory provisions as they apply to business law through written and oral forms;

3

Demonstrate a knowledge of the ethical standards that apply to business through written and oral forms and;

4

Apply problem-solving skills to ethical and legal issues in business through written and oral forms.

GRADUATE CAPABILITIES The following Graduate Capabilities (GCs) are evaluated in this subject: GC

GC Point

a

Writing

Mid-point

b

Ethical Behaviour

Mid-point

c

Creative Problem-solving

Mid-point

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SUMMARY Learning Activity:

Schedule

Lectures

Weeks 1-12

Seminars (2 hours)

Weeks 1-12

Online multiple-choice quizzes

5 online quizzes held in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11

Common law assignment

Instructions released via LMS by 5pm Friday 22nd March (week 3); assignment due by 11.59pm Sunday 14th April (end of week 6).

Final examination

During University examination period

Further information is available at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/timetables ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK SUMMARY Assessment Tasks:

Due Date

SILOs

GCs

%

Comments

Online multiple-choice quizzes

Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Further details on LMS.

1-4

b and c

20

Five quizzes, each worth 4%.

Common law assignment

Due by 11.59 pm on Sunday 14th April.

1-4

a, b and c

20

Assignment instructions will be released on LMS by 5pm on Friday week 3 (23rd March).

Final Examination

University Examination Period

1-4

a, b and c

60

The final examination will run for 2.5 hours, including 30 minutes reading time before writing.

LEARNING RESOURCES Reading Type

Title

Author and Year

Publisher

Prescribed textbook

First Principles of Business Law

Michael Lambiris and Laura Griffin - 2017 (10th ed)

Oxford University Press

Recommended textbook

Law and Business

Tony Ciro, Vivien Goldwasser, Reeta Verma - 2014 (4th Ed)

Oxford University Press

Recommended textbook

Business Law

Andy Gibson and Douglas Fraser - 2017 (10th ed)

Pearson Australia

Recommended textbook

Australian Business Law

Paul Latimer - 2016 (35th ed)

Oxford University Press

Recommended textbook

Understanding Business Law

Graw, Parker, Whitford, Sangkuhl and Do - 2016 (8th ed)

LexisNexis Butterworths

Recommended textbook Recommended textbook

Australian Commercial Law

Clive Turner and John Trone 2016 (31st ed) Christine Miles and Warwick Dowler - 2014 (21st ed)

Thomson Reuters, Lawbook Co

Recommended textbook

Business Law

Nickolas James - 2017 (4th ed)

John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

A Guide to Business Law

Thomson Reuters, Lawbook Co

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STUDENT FEEDBACK ON SUBJECT SURVEY The Student Feedback on Subjects (SFS) Survey is part of the quality assurance process that occurs across the university. In this survey you are invited to tell us about your learning experiences in this subject. We want you to tell us of your experience in this subject. Your views will be taken seriously and will assist us to enhance this subject for the next group of students. Your feedback will also contribute to the text for ‘Summary of Previous Student Feedback’ below so please take the time to tell us your views. The surveys are anonymous and will be distributed prior to the end of the teaching period. For information on Student Feedback on Subjects refer to: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/leadership-volunteering/speak-up/subjects-teaching

SUMMARY OF SFS FEEDBACK FROM LAST YEAR This subject is continually changed and adapted in response to previous SFS results. Changes to the subject in the past 2 years include the following: incorporation of new activities to assist in developing legal problem solving skills; reorganisation of information on LMS for greater accessibility; enhanced seminar schedule (introducing week 1 seminars); providing more links to skills development and other relevant resources through LMS; change from audio to video lectures provided online, with multiple shorter recordings to facilitate accessibility; new guest lecture on the topic of business and ethics; changed textbook; changed presentation of learning materials on LMS (modularisation); use and availability of PowerPoint slides on LMS. Most recent changes include enhanced materials on legal problem solving and the IRAC method, and expanded assignment instructions.

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines The University has a comprehensive policy framework to which both staff and students must adhere. You should familiarise yourself with those policies, procedures and guidelines likely to affect you especially the following: • • • • • • • • • •

Academic Integrity Academic Progress Assessment and Feedback Extension to Submission Dates Late Submission of Assessment Tasks Occupational, Health and Safety [OHS] Privacy Special Consideration Student Charter Use of Electronic Mail

The relevant policies, procedures and guidelines can be found on the website at: https://policies.latrobe.edu.au/home

Academic Integrity Academic integrity means being honest in academic work and taking responsibility for learning the conventions of scholarship. La Trobe University views this seriously as evidenced by the following extract: Academic honesty is a fundamental principle in teaching, learning, research and scholarship. The University requires its academic staff and students to observe the highest ethical standards in all aspects of academic work and it demonstrates its commitment to these values by awarding due credit for honestly conducted scholarly work, and by penalising academic misconduct and all forms of cheating. Academic Integrity Procedures (2012, p. 1 of 6) Academic misconduct includes improper referencing, plagiarism, copying and cheating. You should familiarise yourself with your responsibilities in relation to Academic Integrity and if you have any questions, direct them to your Course Coordinator. Information can be found on the website at: www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-integrity All hard copy assignments should be accompanied by the Academic Integrity Assignment Declaration Form available at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/711152/Assignment-Declaration-Form.pdf. For assistance with referencing visit http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/academic-integrity/referencing-help La Trobe University

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Special Consideration Special Consideration is the term used to describe a process that applies an equity measure to ensure that where any temporary adverse circumstances beyond the control of a student, that impact negatively on that student’s ability to demonstrate their learning achievement for an assessment task, is taken into account. Eligibility to apply for Special Consideration does not automatically imply eligibility to receive it. Certain criteria must be satisfied in order to receive Special Consideration. Please refer to the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines website at https://policies.latrobe.edu.au/home Submission of special consideration applications for assignments, mid-semester tests and final examinations should be made online at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/special-consideration

Extensions, Late Submissions and Penalties There are policies and procedures to guarantee fair, consistent and transparent treatment of late submission of assessment tasks provide equity around extensions to submission dates and penalties associated with not submitting assessment by the due date and time. The University requires fair, consistent and transparent treatment of late submission of assessment tasks. The procedure for late submission is documented in the Late Submission of Assessment Tasks document (Ref. no. 112027D). It states: The standard penalty for late submission of assessment tasks is 5% of the marks for that task for each delay in submission of a day or partial day up to a maximum of five (5) working days after the due date. Assessment tasks will not be accepted after the earlier of the following occurrences: •

The fifth (5th) working day after the due date; or

•

Feedback on the assessment task has been returned to any student by the Teaching Team member.

These penalties apply only to individual assessment tasks worth 15% or more of the total assessment for the subject. Late submission of take home examinations is not permitted. Submission of special consideration applications for assignments, mid-semester tests and final examinations should be made online at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/admin/forms/special-consideration/submit-or-reviewapplication. Please refer to the relevant policies, procedures and guidelines website at: https://policies.latrobe.edu.au/home

Student Complaint La Trobe University is committed to an effective complaint handling mechanism for students in line with its policy of creating a harmonious and productive study environment. Feedback stemming from student complaints is a valuable source of information that helps the University improve the quality of its service. You should lodge a complaint if: • • • • • •

you are unhappy about something specific in your academic life (eg not enough seating in a lecture, staff not available during office hours, cancelled lectures...) you don't think 'the rules' (university policy or procedure) are being followed a university staff member has been rude or their behaviour to you was inappropriate you have a dispute about a process used during an appeal you have reported something to I&O, security or academic staff and you have not received a response after a reasonable amount of time you are a victim of bullying or harassment

For more information on student complaint process and to lodge a formal complaint visit: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/complaints

Student Learning Unit (SL) The Student Learning Unit (SL) works closely with teaching staff in the Schools and on the Melbourne and regional campuses to ensure that all La Trobe students – including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds – develop high-level academic speaking, writing, reading, and numeracy skills required for successful learning in their courses. For further information, please see the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/learning/ La Trobe University

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Learning Management System (LMS) The Learning Management System (LMS) is an Internet based system which allows you access to learning materials and to interact with other students and teaching staff in activities related to your studies from any location with Internet access. Most subjects have a LMS site into which you are automatically added as part of your enrolment into the subject. The LMS can be accessed at: https://lms.latrobe.edu.au/login/index.php by using your Username and Password provided to you on your Statement of Account. If you are having trouble accessing the LMS or want to find out more about LMS, please see the website at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/it/teaching/lms

Library Your Library offers many ways to support your study. Play Library Quest lib.latrobe.edu.au/libraryquest to discover more about how we can help, or visit our website and explore these essential resources: •

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Achieve@ Uni [latrobe.edu.au/students/support/achieve] – learn important skills needed at university, includes finding and using information in your assessment tasks, referencing, reading, writing and presenting, academic language, and maths skills; Assignment Calculator [latrobe.edu.au/library/assignment-thesis-support/assignment-calculator] – plan your assignment schedule and submit on time; Referencing [latrobe.libguides.com/referencing] - understand why and how we reference, includes the four major styles; Expert Help [latrobe.libguides.com] – provides expert discipline and specialist help; get help here with assessment tasks; Live chat to library staff [lib.latrobe.edu.au/chat] – live chat for help; during semester hours only;

Student Support Services If you have special needs due to disability or other factors the Equality and Diversity Centre can provide advice and support. This Centre can be contacted by telephone on (03) 9479 2900 (Melbourne); (03) 5444 7410 (Bendigo); (02) 6024 9628 (AlburyWodonga); National Relay Service Deaf and Hearing Impaired: T: 133677 (within Australia only). Email: [email protected] or refer to the website at http://www.latrobe.edu.au/students/support.

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