lst5cli islamic commercial law
ISLAMIC COMMERCIAL LAW
LST5CLI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore some of the core principles of Islamic Commercial Law and develop a working knowledge of Islamic commercial transactions. Students will examine the primary and secondary sources of Islamic Law and the principles of S'hariah sales and contracts. Students will also examine the role that historical, economic and social factors play in shaping the main features of Islamic commercial law.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorReeta Verma
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Islamic Finance | Prescribed | Muhammad Ayub | CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX: WILEY, C 2007 |
| Readings | Islamic commercial law: an analysis of futures and options | Recommended | Mohammad Hashim, Kamali | UK: ISLAMIC TEXTS SOCIETY, 2000. |
| Readings | Understanding Islamic Law (Sharia'a) | Recommended | Raj Bhalla | LEXISNEXIS |
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorReeta Verma
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500 word assignment | 20 | |
| one 1-hour class test | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 60 |