Module Descriptors
DISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
ADVC50185
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
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
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
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.
Module Resources
- Access to a PC with internet access
Module Texts
Fredman, S. (2011) Discrimination Law, 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
O'Demsey et al (2013) Discrimination in Employment a claims handbook. London: Legal Action Group.
Sargeant, M. (2013) Discrimination and the Law. London: Routledge.
O'Demsey et al (2013) Discrimination in Employment a claims handbook. London: Legal Action Group.
Sargeant, M. (2013) Discrimination and the Law. London: Routledge.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A case study assignment 2500 words (100%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents and course information sections of the module.
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the self-assessment exercises and tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (30 hours)
on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents and course information sections of the module.
Guided Independent Study: (120 hours)
means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information and assignments sections of the module. It also includes further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the self-assessment exercises and tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.