LC4S050 - Equality, Rights and Society 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S050 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Equality, Rights and Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis | ||
| Module Team: | Ismail Makda, 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 Equality and Rights and the impact on society in England and Wales and further afield.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
Examine the philosophical debate on the existence and the meaning of discrimination and the philosophy behind the shift in official language to equality.
Provide students with a critical appreciation of the legal rules and principles which aim to protect against discrimination at domestic, European and international level.
Explores topical issues in relation to freedom of expression and other expressive rights, for example, the right to manifest religion or belief, the right to vote and the right to peaceful assembly.
Content Summary
The module provides a wide-ranging critical examination of issues relating to equality, rights and the impact on society and will cover the following indicative content:
What is equality?
The legal rights framework
Exploration of protected groups
Positive action relating to equality law.
Socio-economic equality
Freedom of expression and other expressive rights.
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 | Explain and critically evaluate the theoretical concepts of equality and associated rights. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how equality law interacts within society. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Pre-recorded reflective presentation on the theories of equality and the impact on society. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Critical essay providing students with opportunity to explore equality issues. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |