Module Descriptors
LAW OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
LAWS70678
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Angus Mcdonald
Email: A.H.McDonald@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 140
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module provides an overview of the institution and jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights, and the development of the law of the ECHR
1 Procedural matters: taking cases to Strasbourg
2 How the court interprets and applies the Convention
3 Consideration of the development of the main Articles eg Art.s 3,5,6,8,10
1 Procedural matters: taking cases to Strasbourg
2 How the court interprets and applies the Convention
3 Consideration of the development of the main Articles eg Art.s 3,5,6,8,10
Module Additional Assessment Details
TWO assignments; ONE of 2000 words counting for
40% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
and ONE of 3000 words counting for 60% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
40% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
and ONE of 3000 words counting for 60% (learning outcomes 1- 3)
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be strongly student centred. It will be delivered through a series of 5x 2hour seminars supported by student research and personal study. Students will follow a set pattern contained in the module handbook.
Module Texts
Harris, O?Boyle & Warbrick. (2005). Law of the European Convention on Human Rights, 2nd ed. Butterworths
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Computer facilities with internet access