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50902-01 - Lecture: International Sales Law (CISG) (6 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Ulrich G. Schroeter (ulrich.schroeter@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | The course provides an introduction into the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods of 1980 (also known as "CISG" or - in German - "UN-Kaufrecht"). This Convention is currently in force in 95 States throughout the world (among them Switzerland, 25 of the 27 EU Member States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Singapore, Ukraine, the U.S. and many others). The provisions of the CISG potentially apply to more than 80% of cross-border sales world-wide; where they apply, they displace provisions of domestic sales law (like Arts. 197 et seq. OR.) During the course, the students learn about the applicability of the Convention and its rules on contract formation as well as the rights and obligations of buyers and sellers. The course includes case studies based on CISG cases decided by Swiss and foreign courts as well as contract drafting exercises. The course is taught in English because Swiss-trained lawyers very often have to apply, explain or argue the CISG in English when dealing with CISG cases in practice. It therefore makes sense for students to study the Sales Convention in English. |
| Bibliography | In English: - Ferrari & Torsello, International Sales Law - CISG - in a Nutshell (2nd ed. 2018) - Huber & Mulllis, The CISG: A new textbook for students and practitioners (2007) - Schwenzer, Fountoulakis & Dimsey, International Sales Law: A Guide to the CISG (3rd ed. 2019) In German: - Schroeter, Internationales UN-Kaufrecht (7th ed. 2022) |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 23.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 30.04.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 07.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 14.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 21.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 28.05.2025 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Modules |
Specialization Module Global Europe: Globalized Trade and Business (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Specialization module: International Law (Master's Studies: Law) Specialization module: International Law (Master's Studies: Law (bilingue)) Wahlbereich Master Rechtswissenschaft (EUCOR): Empfehlungen (Master's Studies: Law (Eucor)) |
| Assessment format | lecture examination |
| Assessment details | Oral exam. Each student can choose to sit the oral exam in English or in German. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration: course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,01 |
| Repeated registration | one repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Law, studiendekanat-ius@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Privatrecht |