Law School Module Details
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Title Land Law Dissertation
Code LAW037
Coordinator Professor DJ Morris
Law
Debra.Morris@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

Students are supported in the development of independent research skills through research into an area of Land Law;
Students develop their presentation skills in supportive context;
They recognise the differences between effective oral and written presentation;
Students are equipped as 'independent learners', relying largely on self-motivation and enthusiasm;
Students gain experience of formulating research questions and undertaking extended writing.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate ability to conduct research into complex concepts of Land Law 

(LO2) Identify and obtain relevant materials 

(LO3)  Review and abstract relevant materials in carrying out research on a set topic

(LO4) Produce an extended piece of writing on the topic set

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S4) Legal analysis

(S5) IT skills (in both research and preparation)

Syllabus
 

Not applicable

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Supervision Meetings
Description: There are three supervision meetings scheduled which will be held on a one-one basis with individual students.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

2020/21 Hybrid Teaching
No change though supervision may take place either face-to-face on campus or online as appropriate.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 1

         1

 2
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 1 totaling 1
  		        60 mins X 1 totaling 1
  		 
Private Study 148
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  6000 words    100       

Recommended Texts
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Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Professor W Barr Law Wbarr@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss KM Kelley School of Law and Social Justice Kayte.Kelley@liverpool.ac.uk

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