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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 06/06/2022 15:13:48
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Title of Module: Introduction to Legal Study |
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Code: LAWW07022 |
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: | Susannah
Paul |
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| Summary of Module |
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This module will introduce students to Scots law and the Scottish Legal System. It introduces students to the nature and sources of Scot’s law by guiding students through the sources of Scots law, the application of judicial precedent and the principles of statutory interpretation. This module will also help students develop foundational study skills necessary for legal study. Students will learn about good practice for file management, note-taking and studying and will learn how to find, interpret, use and reference sources of law. Finally, the module will introduce students to the routes into the legal profession; to the different legal personnel and routes into different legal careers; and to alternative career options for law graduates.
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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 ability to find, interpret, use and reference sources of law.
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Demonstrate knowledge of main sources of law in Scotland.
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Demonstrate knowledge of civil and criminal courts and the tribunal system in Scotland and England and Wales.
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Utilise learning resources, including electronic resources, to acquire knowledge and understanding of legal systems and the law generally. |
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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.
Detailed understanding of the sources of law
Detailed understanding of the Scottish Court structures.
Detailed understanding of the routes into the legal profession. |
| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 7.
Demonstrating knowledge of a range of major concepts, values, principles and rules of the Scottish Legal System.
Identifying and using primary and secondary legal sources. |
| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Using basic and legal skills, techniques, practices and materials. |
| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 7.
Utilising 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.?
Conveying complex ideas in well-structured and coherent form.
Using a range of forms of communication effectively in both familiar and new contexts. |
| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 7.
Exercising initiative and independence in carrying out defined activities independently or as part of a team under guidance.
Identifying, reflecting upon and addressing personal learning needs. |
| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
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| Other: | Module is only available to students enrolled on BA Law Programme |
| 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 through 12 x 2-hour seminars. Students will be expected to prepare in advance of every seminar by completing essential reading and engaging with discussion questions. |
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) |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 24 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 12 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| 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:
Dewart, M. (2019) ‘The Scottish Legal System’ Bloomsbury Professional.
Keegan, G. (2020) ‘Scottish Legal System Essentials’, Fourth Edition, Edinburgh Law Essentials.
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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. |
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
Yes
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| Subject Panel | Accounting, Finance and Law |
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| Moderator | Mhairi Campbell |
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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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| Legal Research Task worth 50% |
| Online test worth 50% |
(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.
http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
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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