Module Descriptors
TERRORISM AND THE LAW
LAWS70759
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 (Assessing All Learning Outcomes)
1 x 2000 word essay
1 x 3000 word essay
The assignments should demonstrate the students ability to produce a substantial piece of legal writing which satisfies the learning outcomes.
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.
1 x 2000 word essay
1 x 3000 word essay
The assignments should demonstrate the students ability to produce a substantial piece of legal writing which satisfies the learning outcomes.
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
This module involves study of law, politics and strategic issues. Specifically the student will study:
1/ Theories of Terrorism
2/ European responses to post 1945 terrorism (Emphasis on British response to Irish Republican Terrorists)
3/International Responses to Terrorism post 9-11
1/ Theories of Terrorism
2/ European responses to post 1945 terrorism (Emphasis on British response to Irish Republican Terrorists)
3/International Responses to Terrorism post 9-11
Module Texts
Sterba. (2003). Terrorism & International Justice. Oxford
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access, quality print media
Computer facilities with internet access, quality print media
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. Students are anticipated to conduct their own in depth research and will be expected to read considerable amounts of material prior to seminars so that they can participate fully in an informed seminar debate.