Name: Kathleen A Metzger, Esq.

Short Bio:
Kathleen A. Metzger has been active as a legal consultant, coach and educator in Singapore since 2006. Formerly chief legal officer for several multinational and start-up companies, she most recently served as legal counsel for Novartis Institute for Tropical Diseases in Singapore. Previously she was General Counsel for Behringer Holdings (electronics for music industry), Vice President Legal Affairs for Fiskars Brands, Inc. (consumer products), Director, Legal and Financial Affairs for Pharmasset Inc. (start-up biotech), and Attorney, Finance and International for Dow Corning Corporation. A self-proclaimed “jack of all trades” in terms of legal specialty, her legal experience has been focused on international commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate matters, intellectual property, dispute resolution (arbitration and litigation), employment, real estate, and finance. Prior to her career in law, Ms. Metzger worked in finance, credit management and tax. Ms. Metzger received her Juris Doctorate in law from Columbia University School of Law in New York City, Master in International Management from Baylor University (Texas) and Bachelors in Arts in Economics from Michigan State University. She holds certificates in management accounting and financial management, and is a member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. She is qualified to practice law in the US (New York, Michigan) and admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.

Email: kathleen.metzger@adelaide.edu.au

Phone: +65 9069 7844

Intensive 1	Intensive 2	Daily Schedule	Written Assignment	Exam
9th Oct 10th Oct 11th Oct 13th Oct 14th Oct	20th Nov 21st Nov 22nd Nov 24th Nov 25th Nov	Lecture: 10am - 1pm Tutorials: Group 1: 2:30pm - 4pm Group 2: 4pm - 5:30pm	Due: 3rd Nov	18th Dec

*11 October and 22 November are consultation days. Lecturer available for consultation 9:30AM to 12Noon. There is no lecture/tutorial session on consultation days
**Students will be divided into Group 1 and Group 2 at the first lecture session.

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from the Course Planner at http://access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp?year=2013

This course provides students with a basic understanding of the legal rules that affect global business. Topics include the rules relating to international trade in goods and services, intellectual property, international sales, and international transport. More specifically, the course is designed to encourage business students to:

Knowledge and Understanding
1. Develop an understanding of the ways in which legal rules can affect operation of global business.
2. Become familiar with the overall structure of the legal environment for global business.
3. Be introduced to different legal systems and attain an appreciation of how they apply different legal rules to regulate international business transactions.
4. Gain practice in applying legal rules to advise on the effectiveness of proposed international business transactions.

Communication Skills
5. Provide students with the opportunity to practise their skills of written and oral expression.

Prescribed textbook:
International Business Law – text, cases and readings, by August, Mayer and Bixby, 6th Edition, Pearson Education, International Edition.

WTO website:     http://www.wto.org/

Copies of the lecture slides, tutorial questions, and details of the assignment and oral presentations will be available via the course website.

The approach to learning and teaching in this course will involve lectures supported by problem-solving tutorials developing the material covered in lectures.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity	Hours
Attendance at lectures	20
Attendance at tutorials	20
Preparation for lectures	20
Preparation for tutorials	20
Preparation for oral presentations	10
Completion of the assignment	30
Revision for final exam	20
Attendance at final exam	3

Day	Topic	Text book Chapters
1	Introduction to International Business Law and Multinational Enterprises	1 and 4
2	Multinational Enterprises and International Sales of Goods	4 and 10
	Consultation Day
3	International Transport; Letters of Credit and Trade in Goods	11, 12 (section on L/Cs only) and 7
4	International Trade in Goods, Services and Labour	7 and 8
5	Foreign Investment	5
6	Money and Banking	6
	Consultation Day
7	Intellectual Property	9
8	Dispute Resolution and Course Review	3

Tutorial Papers 20%
Students are required to submit individually-prepared tutorial papers prior to every tutorial. This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.

Oral Presentations 15%
Students are required to give two oral presentations in collaboration with their team. Their ability to do so effectively will be assessed both individually (10%) and as a group (5%). This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.


Written Assignments 15%
Students are required to submit an individual professionally written assignment. This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.


Final Exam 50%
There will be a three-hour, closed book exam which will assess students’ understanding of the materials considered in the lectures and tutorials. This will be conducted 18 December 2014. This assessment task is summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS

Attendance

Statutory obligations in Singapore are such that attendance in person is a compulsory condition of passing a course. Our specific requirements are that students must attend at least 80% of class sessions to be graded for that course.

Students failing to meet these requirements will be automatically graded 0% Fail (F) on their transcripts.

Tutorial Papers 20%
Students are required to submit individually-prepared tutorial papers by presenting the paper to the Lecture prior to the start of every tutorial. Further details will be provided on the website and in the classroom. This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.


Oral Presentations 15%
Students are required to give two oral presentations in a small group. Their ability to do so effectively will be assessed both individually (10%) and as a group (5%). The groups will be determined by the Lecturer. Further details will be provided on the website. This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.


Written Assignments 15% - due date Monday 3 November
Students are required to submit an individual assignment by the due date. Further details will be provided on the website. This assessment task is both formative and summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.


Final Exam 50%
There will be a three-hour, closed book exam which will assess students’ understanding of the materials considered in the lectures and tutorials. This will be conducted 18 December 2014. This assessment task is summative and addresses course learning objectives 1-5.

The assignments should be submitted to the Lecturer as an MSWord attachment to an email sent from each student’s official email address. Unless prior arrangements have been made, late assignments will receive a penalty of 5% per day. The normal “turn-around” time for providing feedback on assignments is about two weeks.

Due to comments made in previous year’s SELT forms the following changes have been made to the course:

• Separate tutorial classes have been made available to students (last year a combined tutorial class was required due to a lack of staffing resources)
• Earlier feedback is being given to students with a class test planned for week 6.
• Class tests involving other than just multiple choice questions will be used to vary the types of assessment.

Occupational Health and Safety Arrangements

The School is committed to upholding the University’s Policy on Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S). All staff and students have a legal responsibility to act in the interests of themselves and others with respect to OH&S.

To assist us, and to comply with your responsibilities, you are required to become informed about emergency evacuation procedures and the evacuation areas for the classes you attend.

 

Evacuation Procedures

Staff and students must leave the building via the fire stairs once the notice to evacuate has been given. The lifts should not be used.

Those experiencing difficulties leaving the building should notify the floor warden. Staff and students may return to the building only after the Warden has granted permission.

 

Medical Emergencies & First Aid In a life threatening situation only please telephone 8313 5444.

 

Representatives and Officers

First Aid officers are trained to deal with first aid situations. School Safety Officers represent the Head of School in OH&S matters. The elected OH&S Representative can represent staff and students in OH&S issues.

 

 

Accident and Incident Reporting

OH&S legislation demands that all accidents and near-miss incidents be reported to the School Manager or Head of School. In the event of an accident or incident the person involved, and their supervisor, must complete an Accident/Incident Report and Investigation Form, within 48 hours of the accident/incident. A copy of the completed form is to be forwarded to the OH&S Safety Officer. Copies of the form are available from the OH&S Representative or Safety Officer. For further assistance please contact the MBA front office.

 

Further information regarding the Law School Policies and Procedures in relation to Supplementary Assessment, Extensions, and Remarks etc can be found at:

https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/law-school/policies-and-procedures

Plagiarism and other forms of cheating

Plagiarism is a serious act of academic misconduct. All students must be familiar with the Adelaide Law School Enrolment Guide 2014, and should note in particular the sections relating to plagiarism, grievance procedures and academic conduct within the Law School and the University.

Plagiarism is a serious matter and is treated as such by the Law School and the University. Please be aware that “academic dishonesty” (which goes beyond plagiarism) can be a ground for a refusal by the Supreme Court of South Australia to refuse to admit a person to practice as a legal practitioner in South Australia.

Academic honesty is an essential aspect of ethical and honest behaviour, which is central to the practice of the law and an understanding of what it is to be a lawyer.