LAW-40064 - COVID-19 in law, policy, and practice
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
The module aims to enhance the students¿ understanding of the impact, and unique challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has had on areas of law, policy and practice. The module will enhance the students¿ understanding and appreciation for legal and ethical problems through the lens of this unique, contemporary problem. The module offers a range of expertise and perspectives, ensuring students¿ benefit from an interdisciplinary, multi-dimensional approach to studying the impact of the pandemic.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on a variety of legal, ethical and policy issues: 1
identify relevant ethical and/or legal principles and demonstrate understanding of these by using them to evaluate and critique arguments and positions encountered in the literature: 1
critically evaluate and appraise differing opinions in the theoretical and ethical debates and issues surrounding public health law: 1
synthesise findings into a logical argument that explicitly addresses the assignment question, and defend the argument against foreseeable criticisms: 1
communicate complex issues and arguments in a clear and structured manner: 1

Study hours

Interactive lecture/seminar sessions:17
Individual discussions with tutor (face-to-face and/or via electronic communications): 1
Background reading: 100
Preparation of assignment plan: 20
Assignment research and writing: 162

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
5,000 word essay/submission to public inquiry on COVID-19
Students will be offered a choice of assessment method: 1) Produce an essay from a list of essay questions provided. 2) Produce a piece of coursework in the style of a submission to a fictionalised COVID-19 public inquiry. Each assessment method has a 5,000 word limit. Guidance on essay writing, and writing for public inquiries will be provided as part of the module.