Case study 2000 words (100%) contributes to all learning outcomes

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given on written tasks during the module

This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of housing rights. Topics to be covered conform to National Occupational Standard SFJIB9. They include:

- The development of central and local Government housing policy
- Current issues in housing reform
- The right to accommodation, including homelessness and re-housing
- Security of occupation, repossession and tenant's rights
- Disrepair and other common problems

PC with access to the internet
Access to Blackboard

This is a distance learning award, and the Blackboard VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (3 hours)
1 hour - Telephone tutorials
2 hours - Scheduled discussion boards

Guided Independent Study: (147 hours) this will be made up of:
Preparation for tasks and online discussions and seminars; wider reading including exploring additional sources of information, (particularly web based), updating their knowledge in line with developments and changes
Reading study materials, asynchronous online seminars, interactive tasks
Preparation for and completing the assignment

Astin D (2012) Housing Law: an adviser¿s handbook, LAG
Randall G (2010 or latest edition) Housing Rights Guide, Shelter