Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | THE UK'S WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EU | ||
Code | LAW325 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PM Dougan Law M.Dougan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Give students the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and consider critically, the emerging decisions and processes necessary to effect the UK's withdrawal from the European Union. Give students an opportunity to further develop and refine their skills of critical reasoning, project and time management, and legal writing. Provide a flexible, engaging environment in which students can develop their own research into Brexit. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of the module, you will be able to conduct research into complex concepts at the intersection of Public Law and European Law. |
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(LO2) At the end of the module, you will be able to review and abstract relevant materials in carrying out research on a set topic |
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(LO3) At the end of the module, you will be able to make reasoned and evidence-based judgements in a complex and uncertain area of law |
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(LO4) At the end of the module, you will be able to describe, and critically analyse, some of the challenges posed by the UK leaving the EU |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
Syllabus |
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Indicative syllabus is as follows: A) Introduction Background to the 2016 UK Referendum and 2017 Notification of Withdrawal B) Relations between the UK and the EU The Legal Framework for Withdrawal under Article 50 TEU C) The UK Out with the EU: The Impact of Withdrawal upon the UK Legal Order Short Term Preparations for Withdrawal: the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and associated legislation D) The EU Without the UK: The Impact of Withdrawal upon the EU Legal Order UK Withdrawal in the Wider Context of EU Reform |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Drop In Workshops |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
5 |
29 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 3000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Miss RD Hughes | Management School | Rebekah.Hughes@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Additional Programme Information |