LC4S051 - Frameworks of International and EU Law 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Frameworks of International and EU Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Sadaf Shariat | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Iain Hammett, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | 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: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to provide the student with an understanding of the framework of international and EU law as a foundation for other modules on the course which consider areas of law from an international perspective.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to appreciate the principles, sources and jurisdiction of International and European law and the role of key actors.
Content Summary
The module will cover a wide-ranging and contextual examination of the rules of media law including the following indicative content:
Principles, sources and key actors in Public International Law.
Enforcement and the resolution of disputes.
The relationship between national and international law.
Principles, sources and key actors in Private International Law.
Jurisdiction and choice of law.
Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments.
Institutions and sources of European Union Law.
The relationship between EU and national law.
Enforcement of EU law
Substantive issues such as the four freedoms and competition.
EFTA and the EEA
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence knowledge and understanding of International and European Laws |
| LO2 | Critically analyse and apply International and European laws. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | A critical evaluation of a relevant international and European legal issue. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Annotated Bibliography 1 | An annotated bibliography related to a relevant topic in EU and/or International Law. | 0 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Annotated Bibliography 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |