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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
identify a suitable academic topic that is related to their field of study and or area of legal practice interest.
plan an effective project based on existing academic literature and sources.
present a coherent account of a problem or area of interest.
demonstrate reflection on the problems that they encountered when undertaking their chosen project.
This module will allow students to study an area of interest related to their chosen future academic specialisation and or area of legal practice interest.
Hence the subject content for each student will be varied and the learning will be highly personalised. Twelve hours of workshop tuition will be offered to explore how they will be assessed and the forms that their projects could take. In these workshops students will also be given an opportunity to explore assorted topics that their project could focus upon. Peer assessment of their project ideas will be encouraged. Students will work individually on their chosen project.
Students will focus exclusively on existing academic literature and other secondary sources. No primary empirical research will be undertaken. The format that students wish to present their project work in will be negotiable. It may be for instance a written report, a presentation and oral examination, film or a series of blog posts.
Content in the first semester will consist of student support activities including, for example: personal tutoring, learning hub liaison, opportunities to develop understanding of careers and employability pathways in Law with the Graduate Recruitment Team and the School of Law, and or other student support activities to aid in progression and to define a practice interest in preparation for the negotiated assessment.
The module will utilise student-centred learning. Students will undertake problem-solving learning and formative feedback will be provided throughout the module. Students will initially attend workshops where tutors will work with them on how to conduct and construct a successful project report. In addition to this experience, students will be able to individually discuss their projects with a member of academic staff throughout the semester. All learning will be supportive and foster increased self-confidence. Topics and how information is to be presented for assessment will be individually negotiated between students and members of staff.
Seminars
Hours: 60
Intended Group Size: 40
Guided independent study
Hours: 240
Further details relating to assessment
Negotiated Assessment: Students will plan the project’s aim, objectives, key areas to be focused upon, key sources that are likely to be drawn upon and a timeline of activities. The project and the form that it is delivered will be negotiated between lecturers and students. It will however not involve empirical research and research participants.
The project will require a student to undertake a sustained piece of academic work on a negotiated topic that they agree with the module tutor. This proposal will need to be on a topic related to a student’s intended area of future study and or area of legal practice interest. Students will also be able to negotiate the format that they will present their project work.
Presentation: Students will be required to complete a compulsory presentation of their Project work demonstrating reflection on the problems that they encountered when undertaking their chosen project.
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.
001 Presentation; 10 mins; end of semester 1 25%
002 Negotiated Assessment; 2,500 words; end of semester 2 75%
Module Coordinator - Julia Aveyard
Level - 0
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 3YL