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 | BANKING LAW | ||
Code | LAW317 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Shillito Law M.Shillito@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are: To ensure that students have a solid knowledge and understanding of the main legal principles and issues of english Banking Law in its social, economic and political context. To understand the impact of EU Law in English Banking Law and to have a solid understanding of the reform and developments resulting from EU Law To allow students to develop a strong knowledge and research skills base to enable them to recognize the differences between Banking, Contract and Tort Law and appreciate the importance of Banking Law to related specialist Commercial legal subjects To develop students skills to work in a team including communication, negotiation and persuasion skills and to work in groups as a participant contributing professionally and effectively to successful completion of the joint task |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the laws applicable to the banker/customer relationship, bank regulation and negotiable instruments and appreciate the practical and legal problems in this area of regulating the banking sector; |
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(LO2) Apply substantive law and legal reasoning skills to hypothetical cases; |
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(LO3) Understand and appreciate the impact and importance of EU Law in these areas; |
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(LO4) Show an awareness at the basic level of economic and government policy behind the the banking sector; |
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(LO5) Analyse, evaluate and form critical judgements on individual cases and statutes; |
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(LO6) Use primary and secondary sources of law relating to contract law effectively; |
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(LO7) Present coherent and effective argument about issues relating to Banking Law; |
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(LO8) Identify and engage with contemporary debates while accurately reporting the law in an area of Banking law; |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S3) Global citizenship - Relevant economic/political understanding |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S6) Working in groups and teams - Negotiation skills |
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(S7) Research skills - Ethical awareness |
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(S8) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
Syllabus |
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• Structure of the Sector and Support Mechanisms; |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Pattern Module Delivery |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
12 |
34 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 22
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120 mins X 1 totaling 12
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Private Study | 116 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
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 |
Awareness Blog (10%) â ongoing throughout course, students to pick two news stories (relevant to the course) and produce a 500 word blog on each (either how it presents a legal challenge for banks, | -500 words | 10 | ||||
Coursework (90%) â. 2,500 words. Coursework will be legal writing to specified audience e.g. Policy Briefing / Update / Advise Bank etc | -2500 words | 90 |
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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Professor A Arora | Law | Arora@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr S Kebbell | Law | S.Kebbell@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |