LC4S189 - Frameworks of International and European Law 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Frameworks of International and European Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Sadaf Shariat | ||
| Module Team: | Ruth Gaffney-Rhys, Erich Hou, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100681 - public international law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To enable students to appreciate the principles, sources and jurisdiction of International and European law and the role of key actors.
Content Summary
Public International law –
- Principles, sources, key actors
- Enforcement / the resolution of disputes
- The relationship between national and international law
- Private international law –
- Principles, sources, key actors
- Jurisdiction, Choice of law, Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
- European Union law –
- Institutions, sources
- The relationship between EU and national law
- Enforcement of EU law
- Substantive issues e.g. the four freedoms, competition
- EFTA and the EEA
- The Council of Europe –
- Principles, institutions, sources, enforcement
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of International and European laws |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and apply International and European laws |
| LO3 | Demonstrate an ability to produce academic writing to a high standard of scholarship, including writing effectively in the English language and presenting information and ideas in a manner that meets relevant academic conventions |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 2 | Allow students to critically evaluate a relevant international and European legal issue. | 0 | 3600 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | A written composition which allows the student to sustain a coherent argument based on academic literature and critical analysis on an area of international and European law. | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |