Module Details
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Title Go Higher Stage 3: Law
Code GOHI010
Coordinator Dr CG Jones
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
C.G.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 3 FHEQ Second Semester 10

Aims

This module introduces a number of key principles of the UK constitution including functions and form of a constitution; institutions and characteristics of the UK constitution; sources of UK constitutional rules; and constitutional reform and codification in the UK. It also explores some contemporary challenges to the UK constitution such as Devolution and Brexit.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the law, practice and theory of the UK constitution.

(LO2) Students will be able to reflect upon and critique the development of UK constitutional law principles.

(LO3) Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concept of human rights and their protection in the UK.

(LO4) Students will demonstrate confidence in communicating critical argument, both orally and in writing.

(LO5) Students will demonstrate the habits of an active, independent learner.

Syllabus
 

Introduction: Foundational Questions.
What is Constitutional Law?
Characteristics of the UK Constitution.
The Separation of Powers.
Sources of the UK Constitution: The Common Law.
Sources of the UK Constitution: Legislation.
The Concept of Devolution.
Devolution Case Studies.
Brexit and the Constitution.
Protection of Human Rights in the UK.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Interactive Lecture.
Seminar.
Group Work.
Guided Tasks (in class and on line forums).

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 8

 6

       2

 16
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 84
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
A group presentation in the form of a legal case study. Marks will be given individually, with an element awarded for teamwork.  20 minutes    50       
Essay.  1500- words    50       

Recommended Texts
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