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 | LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | ||
Code | LAW212 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr J Mooney Law Jamie-Lee.Mooney@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To promote the key characteristics of the “Liverpool Law Graduate” - a student who is distinctively engaged, empowered and employable - particularly a critical awareness of the role of law in facilitating and hindering social change; |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the role of law in promoting (or inhibiting) values such as justice, fairness, equality, citizenship, inclusion and social responsibility; and of how such values are themselves constructed and critiqued; |
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(LO2) To work effectively as part of a project team to deliver a research-based presentation; |
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(LO3) To demonstrate awareness of the nature of academic legal research, particularly from among the main fields of research undertaken within the Law School. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S3) Working in groups and teams - Group action planning |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S5) Research skills - All Information skills |
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(S6) Global citizenship - Ethical awareness |
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(S7) Time and project management - Project planning |
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(S8) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – persuading |
Syllabus |
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This module explores the role of law in promoting (or inhibiting) values such as justice, fairness, equality, citizenship, inclusion and social responsibility – as well as considering how such values are themselves constructed and critiqued. Students will explore those issues through a choice of research-based case-studies, the precise details of which will vary from year to year. However, all case-studies will address the module’s core themes – such as access to justice; the protection of vulnerable interests; citizenship, rights and responsibilities; and civil action, dialogue and participation. Those core themes may be understood in their domestic, European and/or international contexts. Pathways will be based around staff-led research interests: staff lectures on the relevant topic will be followed by group-based project work, to culminate in presentation of the project findings to the pathway cohort, as well as submission of an individual report reflecting upon the themes of the module. A maximum of 50 students may register for each research pathway, with places allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Other |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
13 |
3 |
2 |
18 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 132 | ||||||
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 |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 15-20 minute group p | 30 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2,500 words | 70 |
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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Dr SJ Currie | Law | Samantha.Currie@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr RJ Knox | Law | R.Knox@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr M Sattorova | Law | M.Sattorova@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mrs CJ Fairhurst | School of Law and Social Justice | Carly.Bates@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr S Columb | Law | Sean.Columb@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr A Neylon | Law | A.Neylon@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr JF Curtis | Law | Joshua.Curtis@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr BL Murphy | Law | B.L.Murphy@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr AJ Picton | Law | J.Picton@liverpool.ac.uk |
Dr K Sowery | Law | Katy.Sowery@liverpool.ac.uk |
Ms A Capece | School of Law and Social Justice | A.Capece@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr AW Woodhouse | Law | A.Woodhouse2@liverpool.ac.uk |
Prof NJ Barker | Law | Nicola.Barker@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 |