Module Descriptors
DISCRIMINATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS
ADVC60184
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Emor Porteous
Email: E.M.Porteous@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 2
Independent Study Hours: 298
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 30%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY PLAN weighted at 0%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
none
Module Resources
Access to a PC with internet access
Module Texts
Connolly M., [Latest edition]Discrimination Law, Thomson, Sweet and Maxwell
Fredman S.[Latest edition] Discrimination Law Oxford University Press
Hepple B. 2011 Equality;The New Legal Framework, Hart Publishing
Palmer, Cohen, Gill, Monaghan, Moon& Stacey Ed: McColgan [Latest edition] Discrimination Law Handbook, Legal Action Group
Fredman S.[Latest edition] Discrimination Law Oxford University Press
Hepple B. 2011 Equality;The New Legal Framework, Hart Publishing
Palmer, Cohen, Gill, Monaghan, Moon& Stacey Ed: McColgan [Latest edition] Discrimination Law Handbook, Legal Action Group
Module Learning Strategies
Induction session 2 hours contact
Guided independent study 298 hours
Guided independent study 298 hours
Module Indicative Content
The module will explore :-
- 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 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 Equality and Human Rights commission
- The influence of Europe on UK legislation and case law
- Human Rights Act, 2000, impact upon UK law.
-Equality Act 2010
- 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 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 Equality and Human Rights commission
- The influence of Europe on UK legislation and case law
- Human Rights Act, 2000, impact upon UK law.
-Equality Act 2010
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Students are required to undertake assessed on line discussions ¿ 2,000 words (30%) which contributes to all learning outcomes
AND
2. An assignment plan - 500 words [0 weighted]
2. A case study assignment 3,500 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. An assignment plan - 500 words [0 weighted]
2. A case study assignment 3,500 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.