Module Descriptors
DISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
ADVC50148
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Emor Porteous
Email: E.M.Porteous@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 70%
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bamfoth Malik and O¿Cinneide [Latest Edition, Discrimination Law: Theory and Context Text and Materials, Thomson Sweet and Maxwell
Connolly M., [Latest edition]Discrimination Law, Thomson, Sweet and Maxwell
Palmer, Cohen, Gill, Monaghan, Moon& Stacey Ed: McColgan [Latest edition] Discrimination Law Handbook, Legal Action Group
Connolly M., [Latest edition]Discrimination Law, Thomson, Sweet and Maxwell
Palmer, Cohen, Gill, Monaghan, Moon& Stacey Ed: McColgan [Latest edition] Discrimination Law Handbook, Legal Action Group
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Students are required to undertake an assessed seminar - 500 words (30%) which contributes to all learning outcomes
AND
2. A case study assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in each assessment component and an average grade point 4 overall.
AND
2. A case study assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in each assessment component and an average grade point 4 overall.
Module Resources
- Access to a PC with internet access
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the online assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the online assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Module Indicative Content
Key issues will be :-
- Equal opportunities; concepts of equal opportunities; the need for equal opportunities - evidence of structural inequality; good practice; problems of implementing policy; the importance of language.
- `Race' and ethnic relations law - a critical appreciation of key legislation 1976 - 2003 including some consideration of immigration law (mostly dealt with in module on Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigration Advice);
- Sex and gender discrimination including issues concerning equal pay, maternity rights; rights of part-time workers; parental rights
- Disability discrimination
- Discrimination on grounds of age, religion and sexual orientation. Current issues and proposals. The work of the Equalities Commission in NI.
- The influence of Europe on UK legislation and case law
- Human Rights Act, 2000; impact upon UK law.
- Equal opportunities; concepts of equal opportunities; the need for equal opportunities - evidence of structural inequality; good practice; problems of implementing policy; the importance of language.
- `Race' and ethnic relations law - a critical appreciation of key legislation 1976 - 2003 including some consideration of immigration law (mostly dealt with in module on Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Immigration Advice);
- Sex and gender discrimination including issues concerning equal pay, maternity rights; rights of part-time workers; parental rights
- Disability discrimination
- Discrimination on grounds of age, religion and sexual orientation. Current issues and proposals. The work of the Equalities Commission in NI.
- The influence of Europe on UK legislation and case law
- Human Rights Act, 2000; impact upon UK law.