Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO LAW (DL)
XSWK40086
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Evans
Email: D.J.Evans@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
? The successful completion of a 2500 word assignment which be 100% of the assessment and will address learning outcomes 1 ? 6
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this award is on a mix of independent as well as directed study. There is an opportunity to undertake a range of collaborative work with other participants on-line.
Contact Hours (30) on this module this means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the `Course Information?, `Course Documents? `Communication? and `Assignments? sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE).
Independent Study (120) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE `Blackboard?.
The VLE `Blackboard? will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The `Course Information? section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The `Course Documents? section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module. Within the communication section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone, the discussion forums and the bulletin board in the gateway and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.
Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.
IOLIS (CD Rom based legal interactive workbooks with supporting cases and statutes). This product will be supplied to students and will be an essential tool in delivery of the module. In addition to individual workbooks providing the basis for study of some topics the IOLIS archive of relevant case law and legislation will be extensively referred to.
As this is a distance learning award, participants will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that discussion with others takes place.
Contact Hours (30) on this module this means your on-screen hours engaging with the online study materials contained within the `Course Information?, `Course Documents? `Communication? and `Assignments? sections of the module virtual learning environment (VLE).
Independent Study (120) means on-line and off-line activity including working on tasks/exercises/activities and within the discussion forums, relevant background/supplementary reading, and assessment preparation and completion.
This module will be delivered by the use of a VLE `Blackboard?.
The VLE `Blackboard? will provide a structured environment for progressing through this module. The `Course Information? section contains essential module information, the award handbook, the module descriptor and a section, which contains the aims and objectives of the module. The `Course Documents? section contains all the study material necessary to complete the module. Within the communication section there are a number of forums, which will enable interactive, asynchronous discussion, which supports student learning and allows for formative assessment of individual progress.
Participants are encouraged to communicate with the tutor and their fellow students using email, telephone, the discussion forums and the bulletin board in the gateway and to do so if there are matters needing assistance and support.
Web-based material will be utilised to support all aspects of the module, providing links to latest Government information and latest case law and legislation.
IOLIS (CD Rom based legal interactive workbooks with supporting cases and statutes). This product will be supplied to students and will be an essential tool in delivery of the module. In addition to individual workbooks providing the basis for study of some topics the IOLIS archive of relevant case law and legislation will be extensively referred to.
As this is a distance learning award, participants will need to adopt a disciplined approach to study and work for example by ensuring that activities, tasks and assignments are completed within specified time limits and that discussion with others takes place.
Module Indicative Content
This module will examine the key legal concepts central to the work of advice workers. Particular themes to be studied will include
? Law as a social construct
? Legislative procedures
? Civil litigation
? Alternative dispute resolutions
? Civil procedures rules
? Classification of law - criminal law, civil law and remedies
? Sources of law - statute and common law
? Court structure and appeal system
? Judges and juries
? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - tribunals, arbitration and mediation
? Law as a social construct
? Legislative procedures
? Civil litigation
? Alternative dispute resolutions
? Civil procedures rules
? Classification of law - criminal law, civil law and remedies
? Sources of law - statute and common law
? Court structure and appeal system
? Judges and juries
? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - tribunals, arbitration and mediation
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Nil
Module Texts
? Slapper and Kelly English Legal System 5th Edition, London Cavendish, 2001
Module Resources
? A computer with internet access and a CD Rom drive.
? IOLIS CD-Rom
? Key text
? IOLIS CD-Rom
? Key text