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 | DISSERTATION | ||
Code | LAW540 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Chalabi Law A.Chalabi@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 60 |
Aims |
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To assess how well a student can research his or her chosen topic by locating relevant material. To allow the student to demonstrate their ability to synthesise relevant material, to analyse it in a critical fashion and then to utilise it to construct their own original piece of research. To permit a student to demonstrate their ability to express themselves in a clear, concise and logical fashion. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate principles and techniques of advanced legal research; |
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(LO2) Show an understanding of the relevant social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical, scientific and cultural contexts within which any chosen specialist area(s) of law operate(s); |
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(LO3) Be able to identify, locate and retrieve source legal materials in any chosen specialist area(s) of law, both in paper and electronic form; |
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(LO4) Be able to analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials of any chosen specialist area(s) of law, including national statutes, national, European and international law reports, treaties, directives and other relevant materials as appropriate; |
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(LO5) Be able to apply legal knowledge to a practical situation and draw reasoned conclusions supported by legal authority; |
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(LO6) Be able to synthesise information from primary legal sources to achieve detailed knowledge and understanding of the law; |
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(LO7) Demonstrate advanced legal skills (e.g. critical analysis) necessary to reach a superior understanding of all chosen specialist areas of law, even if not previously studied at undergraduate level; |
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(LO8) Be able to understand and employ English, European and international legal terminology, both orally and in writing, to explain and convey technical legal information at an advanced level; |
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(LO9) Demonstrate capacity to work independently in planning, researching and completing an advanced research dissertation on a topic of their choice; |
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(LO10) Show ability to select and consider a topic for research; |
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(LO11) Be able to construct a coherent essay plan, in consultation with a Supervisor; |
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(LO12) Demonstrate capacity to conduct advanced research in the topic, using whatever methodologies are appropriate; |
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(LO13) Show ability to act upon a Supervisor's suggestions; |
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(LO14) Demonstrate capacity to write a coherent, well-structured, sustained analytical and critical Dissertation. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Time and project management - Project planning |
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(S4) Time and project management - Project management |
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(S5) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility |
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(S6) Improving own learning/performance - Personal action planning |
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(S7) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S8) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S9) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
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(S10) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation |
Syllabus |
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The legal research training in semester 1 will be constituted by a range of sessions that include: - Library/computer lab-based research skills workshop - Avoiding Plagiarism / Academic Integrity course - Case analysis, statute/treaty interpretation, and articlereview - Citati on skills/OSCOLA - Writing law assessments - Negotiation exercise / debate exercise The dissertation workshop addresses a range of administrative and procedural aspects related to the writing of the dissertation, as well as supervision arrangements. The library training offers students advanced legal research skills. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Online teaching using Zoom (synchronous sessions) The synchronous sessions can be delivered either online or in a face-to-face setting, depending on the circumstances Seminar activities (e.g. problem solving) for students to work through at home (asynchronous materials). This can be discussed at the end of synchronous sessions. Dissertation element remains the same as in previous years, though the supervision meetings will be held online via Skype, Zoom etc |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
2 8 32 |
42 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 558 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 600 |
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 |
Online Multiple Choice Exercise on Avoiding Plagiarism There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (Whe | 15 multiple choice q | 3 | ||||
Dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer | 12000-15000 words | 90 | ||||
Annotated Research Plan There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2,000 words | 7 |
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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Mrs LA Hawksworth | Library | Lisa.Hawksworth@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): |
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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 |