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| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| 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 | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22.02.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 01.03.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 08.03.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 15.03.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 22.03.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 29.03.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 05.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 12.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 19.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 26.04.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 03.05.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 10.05.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 17.05.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 24.05.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Wednesday 31.05.2023 | 16.15-18.00 | Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 116 |
| Modules |
Specialization module: International Law (Master's Studies: Law) Specialization module: International Law (Master's Studies: Law (bilingue)) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Handel und Unternehmen in der Globalisierung (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) 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 |