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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 30/03/2022 17:12:11
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Title of Module: Scots Private Law 1: Contract |
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Code: LAWW07024 |
SCQF Level: 7
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Business & Creative Industries |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | Dr Samuel
White |
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| Summary of Module |
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The aim of this module is to provide students with a contemporary understanding of the law of contract in Scotland.
The module will be delivered by means of twelve workshops over one trimester supported by additional reading and asynchronous material. During workshops students will work on a variety of learning activities such as problem solving, delivery of short presentations, and group work to explore the materials.
Students taking this module will gain understanding of issues such as the nature of contracts, the contrast between contracts and other forms of voluntary obligation such as promise, aspects of formation of contract, such as capacity to contract, the operation of contracts, contractual terms, how contracts end, and remedies for breach of contract
- To introduce students to the law of contract in Scotland.
- To provide students with an understanding of key concepts of Scots contract law.
- To instill skills and competencies which underpin further learning of Scots private law subjects.
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
L1.
Demonstrate, through providing advice to a hypothetical client, knowledge of the general concepts, principles, and rules of contract law in Scotland.
L2.
Identify and use primary and secondary legal sources to analyse problems in terms of legal concepts, apply legal principles to propose solutions, and to convey complex ideas in a well structured and coherent written form.
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Use industry standard electronic databases to source legislation and case authority.
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Develop the ability to work independently to utilise learning resources, including electronic resources, to acquire knowledge and understanding of Scots contract law. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 7.
Understanding and awareness of the principles of law applicable to contracts in Scotland; and
The ability to apply principles of Scots contract law to real world situations. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 7.
Demonstrating knowledge of a range of concepts, values, principles and rules of Scots contract law;
Identifying and using primary and secondary legal sources and develop an understanding of legal documentation;
Interpret and explain legal concepts by analyzing and studying key cases and materials in the context of specific contract issues; and
Collect, handle and evaluate both primary and secondary information from a variety of sources including electronic sources. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Use basic and routine legal skills, techniques, practices and materials to give reasoned opinions;
Bring together information from a variety of sources, including textbooks, case law and legislation; and
Practice such skills both in class and independently. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Utilise a wide range of skills, including the use of information and communications technology, for the gathering, basic analysis and presentation of routine legal information, ideas and concepts;
Convey complex ideas in well structured and coherent form by defining accurately and explain clearly the legal issues in complex problems, supported by the appropriate authority;
Develop and hone written and oral presentation skills through work in the tutorials and preparation of written assignments;
Develop an ability to carry out independent research into primary and secondary legal material as assessed in the assignment and preparation for tutorials;
Demonstrate an ability to plan how to resolve problems and rank competing arguments;
Construct and present a coherent and well-argued account of individual issues;
Present an oral argument on either side of a legal issue; and
Research, extract and combine information from a variety of sources. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
Working effectively with others in groups or teams, exercising initiative in both tutorials and assignments. Preparing for, and working with others in, tutorials;
Work to deadlines and plan work accordingly, Systematically identifying and addressing their own learning needs; and
Work independently through preparing for tutorials and completing the course examination. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| This module will be delivered by means of twelve, two hour-long classes containing workshop/tutorial elements which are intended to explore the various components of contract law. Additionally, twelve recorded lectures will be provided. Students will be expected to complete any required additional reading prior to attending classes. The classes will comprise group work and individual work and will be largely based around discussion of key principles in contract law and the practical application of these principles to problem scenarios. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 6 |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 24 |
| Independent Study | 170 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
G Black, Woolman on Contract (6th edn, W Green 2019)
A Gibb and A Gordon, Law Basics: Contract (5th end, W Green 2019)
Other essential resources, such as journal articles and online resources will be identified at the beginning of each delivery in the module handbook and made available via the VLE.
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
In line with the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on Moodle, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement and attendance procedure
For the purposes of this module, academic engagement equates to the following:
In line with the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on Moodle, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement and Attendance Procedure.
For the purposes of this module, academic engagement equates to the following: Attendance at seminars, completion of activities on the VLE, participation in class discussions. |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Moderator | Dr Carolynn Gray |
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| External Examiner | |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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| Essay worth 100% |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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The Equality, Diversity and Human Rights policy underpins student engagement. We aim to make UWS a fair and equal place to study an institution which addresses specific issues covering all aspects of equality, diversity and human rights. Where required module assessment will be adapted to meet student requirements.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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