Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
LAW-10039 (Legal Essentials)
Aims
To develop students knowledge and understanding of the key institutions, methods and principles of EU law.To critically assess the importance of EU law as a site of engagement for individuals and groups interested in legal reform and to critically evaluate the processes of European integration and disintegration and form an independent opinion on the past, present and future of EU law.
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate intellectual independence, including the ability to ask and answer cogent questions about European Union law and legal systems, identify gaps in their own knowledge and acquire new knowledge, and engage in critical analysis and evaluation: 1acquire awareness of principles and values of law and justice, and of ethics relevant to European Union Law: 1acquire knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, values, principles and rules ofEuropean Union Law within an institutional, social, national and global context: 1recognise ambiguity and deal with uncertainty in law: 1produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues and present a reasoned choice between alternative solutions with critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments: 1
12 x 2-hour lectures6 x 1-hour tutorials24 hours tutorial preparation48 hours of pre- and post-lecture reading48 hours of revision and assessment preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Open Book Examination weighted 100%Online Open Book AssessmentThe word limit for the assessment is 3,000 words. The unseen assessment is divided into two parts (Part A and Part B). Students must complete both parts. Part A consists of eight short questions, of which students must answer five. The maximum word count for each question is
300 words. Each question carries equal marks. Part B contains two problem questions. Students must answer one of these questions.
The paper will be released on the KLE at 9am on the morning of the exam. Students will have 28 hours to submit their answers. Although 28 hours has been allocated as the time frame within which answers must be
submitted, it is expected that students will take no more than 2-3 hours to complete their answers. Answers must be completed and submitted in accordance with the Law School-approved rubric for 28-hour online assessments.