LAW3153 - Law and Society

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
describe the role of law in society in its economic, political and social context.
explain and evaluate how law impacts in a variety of contexts.
formulate a coherent and persuasive written argument.
Articulate their arguments concisely and present them orally.

Content:

The module offers a context for the discipline and encourages students to engage with the broader implications of law and legal practice in society. The module develops an understanding of the law in its social, economic and political context drawing on examples from topical legal areas and legal practice.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Significant or striking cases, topics and case studies are used to stimulate student interest and develop understanding and knowledge. In seminars students will work in groups to engage with selected case studies and case reports and to locate additional materials through standard reference resources. Guidance will be provided on understanding case sitations and reports and how to work with contextual material and academic literature.
Seminars
Hours: 80
Intended Group Size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 220

Further details relating to assessment
Presentation: The presentation is based around given topics in the history and nature of common law and the nature of legal precedent. Students are expected to clarify the distinction between common law legal systems and those based upon civil codes.

Report: The report will analyse a given judgment in terms of its understanding of legal precedent: how the judgement was determined and how it binds subsequent judgements.

Formative assessment will be integrated into sessions. For example, in seminars/workshops, student groups provide structured input/feedback on each other’s work, set in the context of tutor and peer input. Students can then use this feedback and the critiques to inform their submissions.

Full details of the module are contained within the Module Handbook.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - James Shipton
Level - 0
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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