Law School Module Details
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Title EU SOCIAL LAW
Code LAW302
Coordinator Dr N Vogiatzis
Law
N.Vogiatzis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To develop further knowledge of EU Law, by exploring a range of specialist topics relating to the EU's competence over social law and policy within the Member States;
To explore the relationship, and tensions, between the EU's economic and social competences.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Show an advanced understanding of Union legal method.

(LO2) Demonstrate the ability to conduct research in specialist fields of EU Law.

(LO3) Think critically about the social dimension of European integration, including its broader economic, political, constitutional and cultural contexts.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills)

(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation

(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis

Syllabus
 

Weeks One-Two
Introductory lectures: Historical Development of European Social Law and and Relationship with Economic Integration; Current Competences; New Modes of Governance and Mainstreaming;

Week Three:
Seminar: Employment Law and Policy I;

Week Four:
Seminar: Employment Law and Policy II;

Week Five:
Seminar: Impact of EU Enlargement on Social Law and Policy;

Week Six:
Lecture: Key themes

Week Seven:
Seminar: Citizenship of the Union II;

Week Eight:
Seminar: Health and Environment Law and Policy;

Week Nine:
Seminar: Health and Environment Law and Policy;

Week Ten:
Drop-in to discuss coursework-related queries

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Two one hour lectures designed to introduce the module and the study of the law relating to EU social competences will be given in weeks 1 and 2. An additional one hour lecture will take place during the semester and will cover common themes that run through the different seminar topics.

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: EU Social Law is primarily taught through a seminars designed to reinforce independent learning and develop skills. These seminars take place weekly and last 90 minutes. This means that learning in this module is not focused around lectures; instead, you are expected to complete the set reading in advance of each session and come prepared to ask questions, discuss the materials and debate key points.

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Not es: A coursework drop-in session will take place in week 10 to give you an opportunity to ask any questions about your assessment and the feedback you have been given during the course.

Teaching Method 4 - Other
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

 4.5

 3

       31.5
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 119.5
TOTAL HOURS 151

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. Assessment Schedule (When) :semester 2  2000 words    70       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :semester 2  1000 words    30       

Recommended Texts
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
Prof A Garde Law Amandine.Garde@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr A Willems Law A.Willems@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr D Irakiza Student Administration and Support D.Irakiza2@liverpool.ac.uk

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