ASSESSMENT PLAN

Academic Year:2014-2015Semester/Trimester:2Programme:Undergraduate

Course:Company Law

Course Coordinator(s):Tan Lay HongInstructor(s):Fernandez Navprakash, Marc Wang

Pre-requisites:Business Law

Seminar Duration:4 hours per week

Lecture Duration:

Introduction

This course on Company Law aims to provide students with a firm understanding of the legal and regulatory rules that govern companies and businesses in Singapore. The objective is to provide students with a working knowledge of the substantive law governing key aspects of company formation, management and control, finance, company rescue and corporate insolvency.

Assessment Plan

Learning GoalCourse Learning ObjectiveAssessment MethodRubric[footnoteRef:1] [1: Assessment/Assignment-based rubric or Skill-based rubric. Data must be available for reporting specified learning goal(s).]

Our students should be able to understand the legal rules applying to key aspects such as company formation, management and control, finance, corporate rescue and corporate insolvency; and be able to apply those rules to real world case studies.Final examination

Our students should be able to see the problems and issues in company law, understand and articulate orally the key rules pertaining to Company Law, and applying those rules to the seminar case studies through class participationClass participation

Knowledge AcquisitionOur students should be able to understand the basic concepts and principles of Company Law and be assessed through 2 quizzes.Two QuizzesKnowledge Acquisition

Oral CommunicationOur students should be able to articulate their views effectively and communicate well.Good oral presentation skillsOral Communication

Learning & Teaching Methods

Two 2-hour seminars per week Case studies, NTUse-learning environment (edveNTUre), web-based legal database (http://statutes.agc.gov.sg)

Seminars commence in Week 1 and end in Week 13. Participants must read ahead for each session. The seminars assume that students have read the materials for that week.

Course Assessments

ComponentsMarksIndividual/Group

Class participation 20Individual

Two Quizzes20Individual

Final examination60Individual

Total100

Recommended Readings/References

Victor Yeo, Joyce Lee, Pamela Hanrahan, Ian Ramsay, Geof Stapledon, Commercial Application of Company Law, (3rd Edition), 2008.

Tan Cheng Han, Walter Woon on Company Law, Revised 3rd edition, 2009.

Other Resources

This course will make extensive use of BlackBoard (edveNTUre http://edventure.ntu.edu.sg) Web-based legal database (http://statutues.agc.gov.sg).APPENDIX II

ASSESSMENT METHODS (Assignment/Assessment Samples & Corresponding Rubrics to assess Learning Goals)

(1) Project-written assignment

Learning GoalCourse Learning ObjectiveAssessment MethodRubric

Knowledge AcquisitionOur students should be able to understand the basic concepts and principles of Company Law and be assessed through 2 quizzes.Two QuizzesKnowledge Acquisition

Oral CommunicationOur students should be able to articulate their views effectively and communicate well.Good oral presentation skillsOral Communication

Assessment Rubric for Project(to assess knowledge Acquisition and Oral Communication skills)

Please see attached.

Quiz

Traits12345

1. Ability to get the correct answer< 30%31% to 40%41% to 60%61% to 79%80% and above

Oral Communication

TraitsPerformance

Communication Outcome

Has a clear message for audience Maximizes likelihood of audience accepting the message(10%)ScantCentral message is not explicitly stated in the presentation. Main points are not clearly identified, audience unsure of the direction of the message.Substantially DevelopedCentral message is precisely stated; main points are clearly identified.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

Situational Factors Addresses audience needs Builds rapport with audience(10%)ScantTopic is irrelevant to audience needs and interest. No attempt made to connect topic to audience.Substantially DevelopedConnection of topic to audience needs and interest is stated with sophistication. Identifies and expresses a deep understanding of the target audience.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

Design Factors

Content Identifies the legal issues arising Supports arguments with the relevant legal principles Draws possible legal outcomes(30%)ScantContent is erroneous or irrelevant; references and supporting materials are absent. Lacks of depth in content and little insights are exhibited. Presentation falls outside set time parameters. Substantially DevelopedContent is accurate, thorough, and directly on point; strong support and references are provided. Exhibits depth and insight in content. Effective use of time and stays within time parameters.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

Structure Organizes content coherently using interactive media Show creativity and originality in the use of communication media Signals transitions between points(20%)ScantOrganizational pattern (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced materials within the body, and transitions) is not observable. Substantially DevelopedOrganizational pattern is clearly and consistently observable and makes the content of the presentation cohesive.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

Verbal Speaks at appropriate speed and volume Uses correct grammar and pronunciation(20%)

ScantGrammar, pronunciation and word choice are deficient. Vocal delivery is too soft or too fast to understand; gap-fillers interfere with expression.Substantially DevelopedFree of errors in grammar and pronunciation; good choices of word enhance clarity of expression. Vocal delivery is varied and dynamic. Speech rate, volume, and tone facilitate audience comprehension. Minimal gap fillers.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

Non-Verbal Establishes eye contact Uses gestures and movement to convey energy and confidence(10%)ScantEye contact, posture, gestures, movement and facial expressions are inappropriate and significantly distracting. Substantially DevelopedEye contact, posture, gestures, movement and facial expressions make the presentation compelling, and speaker appears polished and confident.

Evaluation: Scant 1 2 3 4 5 Substantially Developed

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