Module Descriptors
THE COMMON LAW TRADITION B
LAWS70680
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Dewi Williams
Email: D.Williams@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 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.
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 Indicative Content
Students are required to show an informed and at the same time critical understanding of distinct elements within the English Legal system.
1 The Judiciary including the magistracy
The appointment, social location and politics of the judiciary.
2 The Jury in English law.
The history current position and future of the jury in the English Legal System.
3 The system of Criminal law.
The powers of the police and their control.
1 The Judiciary including the magistracy
The appointment, social location and politics of the judiciary.
2 The Jury in English law.
The history current position and future of the jury in the English Legal System.
3 The system of Criminal law.
The powers of the police and their control.
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 Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Computer facilities with internet access
Module Texts
Slapper G & Kelly D. (2004). The English Legal System, 7th ed. Cavendish
Slapper G & Kelly D. (2001). Cases and Materials in the English Legal System, 2nd ed. Cavendish
Slapper G & Kelly D. (2001). Cases and Materials in the English Legal System, 2nd ed. Cavendish