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 | INTERNET LAW | ||
| Code | LLAW113 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr J Zrilic Law J.Zrilic@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Aims |
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As broadband and computing technology become pervasive, knowledge and understanding of legal rules and liabilities in the online environment will be essential in helping individuals, organisations and policymakers to make a proper assessment of the role of law in addressing emerging governance problems. This Module provides the student with the resources and opportunities to develop the skills and relevant knowledge regarding the regulatory challenges posed by illegal file sharing of music and games, unauthorised exploitation of business marks in Second Life, use of domain names to criticise well-known businesses or marks; and intermediary liability for cross-border civil wrongs. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) This module aims to develop your understanding of current and emerging questions facing law, policymakers and industry in the online environment. The reading material, exercises and exposure to a range of perspectives in areas like copyright and digital media, protection of brand identity, intermediary liability and jurisdictional conflicts will provide the student with a sound knowledge base and facilitate the development of a range of reflective and problem solving skills. |
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(LO2) Each topic comprises of structured reading materials, exercises designed to test your understanding of the key concepts and ability to apply these to a given problem. The materials chosen for each topic draw on a range of sources including the United Kingdom, European Union, the United States and Commonwealth jurisdictions. |
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(LO3) You will be provided with opportunities to work individually and participate in on-line discussion on many of the policy, technological and legal questions raised by new technologies. The Module begins with a consideration of the technological setting for many of the public policy debates and issues, and thereafter proceeds to explore the substantive issues raised by applying law to the chosen fields of study. The Module concludes with your submission of a research assignment based on the topics covered during the course of study. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate an ability to analyse and present materials |
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(S1) Critical analysis appropriate for advanced level masters study |
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(S2) Problem-solving skills applicable to complex theoretical and practical contexts. |
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(S3) Time management and prioritisation skills by working to deadlines. |
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(S4) Individual and group communication skills by presentations in an online environment (e.g. the virtual classroom). |
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(S5) Take responsibility for independent learning agenda. |
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(S6) Reading, analysing and synthesising different viewpoints, becoming familiar with different viewpoints and presenting findings/conclusions in clear, comprehensible, structured format. |
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(S7) Critical skills with regard to the merits of particular arguments and making reasoned choices between alternative solutions or arguments in all modules and dissertation. |
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Syllabus |
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Week One: An Overview of the Technological Landscape Primary materials: Week Two: Copyright and Digital Media Primary materials: Week Three: Copyright, Digital Media and Fair Dealing Primary materials: Week Four: Brand Identity, Trade Marks and Second Life Primary materials: Week Five: Domain Names and Uniform Global Dispute Resolution Primary material: Week Six: Domain Names and Nominet DRS Primary materials: Week Seven: Intermediary Liability and Jurisdiction Primary materials: Week Eight: Final Assignment Primary material: |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Online Discussions Description: Weekly Online Discussions and Assignments in Virtual Classroom |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
| Study Hours | 0 | ||||||
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| Private Study | 150 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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| Individual Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weeks 4,6 | 5 | ||||
| Final Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Week 8 | 30 | ||||
| Discussion Question There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weeks 1-8 | 15 | ||||
| Discussion Question Follow-on There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weeks 1-8 | 15 | ||||
| Hand-in Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | Weks 2,3,5,7 | 35 | ||||
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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| Ms LE McManus | School of Law and Social Justice | L.E.Mcmanus@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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Additional Programme Information |