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 | Law of the European Union | ||
Code | LAW210 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof PM Dougan Law M.Dougan@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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To introduce the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union; |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a basic understanding of the constitutional and institutional law of the European Union. |
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(LO2) Understand, apply, and critique the Union legal method. |
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(LO3) Handle Union legal materials, including the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, EU Treaties and Union legislation. |
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(LO4) Think critically about the evolving process of EU integration. |
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(LO5) Apply specialist knowledge to consider contemporary issues in the field of study. |
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(LO6) Think critically about the evolving process of less EU integration |
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(LO7) Understand how Union law is enforced in substantive areas. |
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(LO8) Apply provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and EU secondary legislation to substantive issues. |
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(LO9) Understand Opinions of Advocates General and judgements of the Court of Justice and critically assess their contribution to the development of EU law. |
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(LO10) Solve problems in these areas and discuss the process of European integration. |
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(LO11) Appreciate similarities and differences between EU free movement law as it applies to goods, on the one hand, and persons, on the other hand. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S3) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity |
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(S4) Time and project management - Project planning |
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(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S6) Skills in using technology - Using common applications (work processing, databases, spreadsheets etc.) |
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(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S9) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S10) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
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(S11) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
Syllabus |
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The topics of the syllabus will cover areas such as; |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Learning and teaching on this module will be structured in accordance with the principles of Hybrid Active Learning with asynchronous materials and synchronous seminar sessions. Asynchronous recordings provide material previously addressed in physical lectures, suitably broken down (‘chunking’) and augmented (e.g. quizzes etc) so as to enhance student engagement. Synchronous sessions will run on a fortnightly pattern across the semesters (i.e. 12 in total) and will each have a duration of 2 hours. 12 x 2 hour synchronous seminars – online and / or FTF-SD as required Note: substantive seminars will work as follows: Asynchronous content: recorded sessions (approx. 30 minutes each); grouped and released together in topic “packages” corresponding to seminars; focus will be on key principles / themes (i.e. less technical detail, which can be left to core and further reading) For each main topic “package”: provision of additional online resources, e.g. dedicated podcast which poses key question, invites students to pause video and make notes to answer it, then students resume video to hear “model” answer. Asychronous Recorded lectures and Activities 24 x 2hr – 44 hr Synchronous Seminars 12 x 2hr – 24 hr Note: 3 x 1 hour drop-in sessions replaced by new general system of weekly online office hours (i.e. 4 hours per week by each member of staff, 2 hours per week by GTAs).< /p> See above and below, i.e. - Fortnightly synchronous seminars |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
44 |
24 |
68 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 232 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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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 |
Coursework (sem 2) 45% module weighting â 2000 word limit | -2000 words | 45 | ||||
MCQ component (sem 1) 5% module weighting MCQs are marked on pass/fail basis â students must achieve 80% i.e. complete 4/5 MCQ exercises each semester to gain 5%. | complete 4/5 MCQ exe | 5 | ||||
MCQ component (sem 2) 5% module weighting MCQs are marked on pass/fail basis â students must achieve 80% i.e. complete 4/5 MCQ exercises each semester to gain 5%. | complete 4/5 MCQ exe | 5 | ||||
Coursework (sem 1) 45% module weighting â 2000 word limit | -2000 words | 45 |
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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Dr SJ Currie | Law | Samantha.Currie@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr F Cengiz | Law | Firat.Cengiz@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr AK Gideon | Law | A.K.Gideon@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr T Horsley | Law | Thomas.Horsley@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr S Reynolds | Law | S.Reynolds@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr K Sowery | Law | Katy.Sowery@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr AW Woodhouse | Law | A.Woodhouse2@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr A Willems | Law | A.Willems@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr D Irakiza | English Language Centre | D.Irakiza2@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr TO Mobegi | Student Recruitment, WP and Admissions | Tomkeen.Mobegi@liverpool.ac.uk |
Ms DA Lawson | Law | d.lawson@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Additional Programme Information |