HU0S034 - Law in Context 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | HU0S034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law in Context | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Culture and Animation | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Culture | ||
| Module Leader: | Joanne Bates | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Coburn, Emma Wheeler | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To develop an understanding of contemporary issues with regard to the law (on a domestic and international level) in the UK, and the interrelationship between the law, devolution and the media, and the social and economic context in which these issues sit.
Students will be encouraged to discuss and debate topical areas of interest that currently affect society such as terrorism, Brexit, immigration, the NHS and crime.
Content Summary
What is law?
An overview covering fundamental topics such as: structures and institutions of the English and Welsh Legal System; sources of law; impact of Brexit; the importance of international law; the role of the law in public affairs.
The impact of devolution
An examination of devolution with reference to Wales; Scotland; Northern Ireland; directly elected mayors in England and Wales.
Law and media
Introduction to themes relevant to current cases and debates, such as: media and moral panics; suspect communities; ideal victims; crime and victims; sentencing and legal actors; policing.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 64 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence a general knowledge and understanding of the operation of the law in Britain |
| LO2 | Connect legal problems to their contexts in policy, media and public opinion |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Externally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Deliver a lecture from a list of topics to demonstrate understanding of a particular area of interest | 15 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Critical essay providing students with an opportunity to critique one of the topics | 0 | 1200 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Externally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |