LAW-30116 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

Disabled people (who make up approximately 20% of the UK¿s population) are significantly more likely to experience exclusion from public and private spheres of life ¿ for example, from education, employment, community participation, intimate relationships and family life.
This module explores some of the foundational concepts and issues in the area of disability law. It will introduce students to the key areas of law impacting people who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Integral to the module will be an examination of both the `enabling¿ and `disabling¿ aspects of the law. Students will critically assess law¿s potential as well as shortcomings to ensure full inclusion and equality for disabled people in all aspects of life.

To provide an overview of the key domains of law which impact disabled people
To introduce students to the core themes and approaches in disability law scholarship
To develop students¿ ability to critically analyse law from a disability perspective

Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify and critically assess key areas of law impacting disabled people: 1,2
Demonstrate an understanding of current debates in disability law scholarship: 1,2
Adopt a critical, analytical approach to law from a disability perspective: 1,2
Critically evaluate the role of law in the lives of disabled people: 1,2

Study hours

Class time (10 x 2 hour lectures/seminars): 20 hours
Class preparation time: 60 hours
Assignment preparation: 70 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment