INTERNATIONAL LAW
Bruce Lilienthal, J.D.
CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
FALL 2011
SYLLABUS – as of 08/23/11
[ Subject to change ]
Week 1 – August 16
NO CLASS
Week 2– August 23
INTRODUCTION
APPENDIX A
LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED ACRONYMS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Week 3 – August 30
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 1
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Begin RESEARCH for your INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN
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September 2 – Last day to ADD credit classes ( see catalogue )
Week 4 – September 6
Chapter 2
INTERNATIONAL LAW & THE WORLD’S LEGAL SYSTEMS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Weekly Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 2
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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September 8 – Last day to DROP classes without a “W” on permanent record.
( Please note – It is the student’s responsibility to notify CCSF to drop a class )
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Week 5 – September 13
Chapter 3
RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 3
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Week 6 – September 20
Chapter 8
NATIONAL LAWMAKING POWERS & REGULATION OF U.S. TRADE
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 8
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Continue PROGRESS on your BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE
Week 7 – September 27
Chapters 9
GATT LAW & WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 9
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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September 29 – Last day to petition for CERTIFICATE in INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
Week 8 – October 4
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE DUE
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
LAWS GOVERNING ACCESS TO FOREIGN MARKETS
REGULATING IMPORT COMPETITION AND UNFAIR TRADE
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 11
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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Week 9 – October 11
Chapter 12
IMPORTS, CUSTOMS & TARIFF LAW
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 12
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Week 10 – October 18
MIDTERM EXAM
( All Chapters through today’s date and Class Lectures )
LAST DAY FOR MAKE-UP OF PAST ASSIGNMENTS
FOR FIRST HALF OF SEMESTER
Chapter 13
THE REGULATION OF EXPORTS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 13
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Continue REVIEW & STUDY for APPENDIX EXAM
Week 11 – October 25
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE LAW
EUROPEAN UNION & OTHER REGIONAL TRADE AREAS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 15
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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October 26 – First day Midterm grades available on WEBSTARS
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Week 12 – November 1
Chapter 16 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING LAW: SALES REPRESENTATIVES,
ADVERTIZING, and ETHICAL ISSUES
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 16
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Week 13 – November 8
Chapter 17
LICENSING AGREEMENTS & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 17
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Continue PROGRESS on your INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN
Week 14 – November 15
Chapter 18
NATIONALIZATION, EXPROPRIATION, & PRIVATIZATION
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 18
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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November 17 – Last day to WITHDRAW without a “GRADE” or “INCOMPLETE”
( Please note – It is the student’s responsibility to notify CCSF to withdraw )
Week 15 – November 22
Chapter 18
NATIONAL CONTROLS ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 18
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
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Week 16 – November 29
Chapter 19
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAW
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 19
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Week 17 – December 6
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN - CLASS PAPER DUE
Chapter 20
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 20
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
REVIEW FOR APPENDIX EXAM
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December 12 – Last day to remove INCOMPLETE for last semester
Week 18 – December 13
APPENDIX EXAM
UN Convention ( Pg. A-1 )
LIST OF FREQUENTLY USED ACRONYMS
LAST DAY FOR MAKE-UP OF PAST ASSIGNMENTS
FOR SECOND HALF OF SEMESTER
Chapter 21
REGULATING THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
International Business Law & Its Environment (8th Ed.)
Multiple-choice Question DUE – Chapter 21
Observation DUE
Web Site Evaluation DUE
Student REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
Week 19 – December 20
FINAL EXAM
( All above Chapters and Class Lectures )
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January 6 – Final grades available on WEBSTARS
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