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 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of key legal principles relating to the business of banking. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the effectiveness of legal interventions designed to protect consumers, the economy, and prevent financial crime. |
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(LO3) Students will formulate an awareness of the social, economic, and political motivations that underpin legal interventions in this area of the law. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to identify and critique contemporary debates in the area |
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(LO5) Students will be able to undertake effective research in the field of banking law. |
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(S1) Critical thinking |
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(S2) Communication (oral and written) skills – oral skills will be developed in class seminars, whilst written skills will be advanced in the final written assessment. |
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(S3) Time and project management - personal organisation. The module will have clearly set deadlines and tasks. |
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(S4) Academic writing (including referencing) skills – students will develop this specific communication skill through writing the coursework. |
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(S5) Research skills – students will be asked to do independent research to engage with literature and other resources. |
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(S6) Improving own learning/performance - reflective practice. |
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(S7) Engagement with a wider audience – students will develop this communication skill through writing their blog post. |
Syllabus |
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• Structure of the Sector and Support Mechanisms; |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1: Lectures |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
6 |
2 |
30 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 120 | ||||||
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%) – ongoing throughout course, students to pick a news story (relevant to the course) and produce an 800 word blog (either how it presents a legal challenge for banks, or how it has | 0 | 10 | ||||
Coursework (90%) 2,500 words. Coursework will be legal writing to specified audience e.g. Policy Briefing / Update / Advise Bank etc Assessment Notes: 'Footnotes are excluded from the word cou | 0 | 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 |