Module Descriptors
PERSONAL AND FAMILY ADVICE I (DL)
XSWK50091
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 110
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this award is on a mix of independent as well as directed study, but with opportunities to undertake a range of collaborative work with other participants on line - for example in preparing advice-related, and transactional tasks.
Contact Hours (40) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the online assessed seminar.
Independent Study (110) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes, further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE Blackboard will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Contact Hours (40) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and undertake the online assessed seminar.
Independent Study (110) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes, further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE Blackboard will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Module Resources
- Access to a PC (with use of CD ROMS) is necessary
- Access to the Internet
- Access to hard-copy formats of texts, materials, and other guidance, such as government information, Explanatory Notes to legislation, etc
- Access to the Internet
- Access to hard-copy formats of texts, materials, and other guidance, such as government information, Explanatory Notes to legislation, etc
Module Texts
Cretney, S (2003) Principles of Family Law, (7th edition), Sweet and Maxwell. ISBN 0421 843101
Standley, K (2006) Familty Law (5th edition). ISBN 10-4039 8542-1
Standley, K (2006) Familty Law (5th edition). ISBN 10-4039 8542-1
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Students are required to undertake an assessed seminar (30%) which contributes to all learning outcomes
and
2. A case study assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
or
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 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.
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass this module.
and
2. A case study assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
or
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 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.
Students must pass both elements of assessment in order to pass this module.
Module Indicative Content
This module will provide critical analyses of the following :-
1) data on the changing nature of families and households in the UK
2) adult relationships
a) marriage
b) cohabitation (heterosexual and same sex relationships)
c) domestic violence
3) divorce and separation
4) ending a relationship - legalities and practicalities
5) introduction to children's rights and parental rights
6) introduction to the rights of elders
1) data on the changing nature of families and households in the UK
2) adult relationships
a) marriage
b) cohabitation (heterosexual and same sex relationships)
c) domestic violence
3) divorce and separation
4) ending a relationship - legalities and practicalities
5) introduction to children's rights and parental rights
6) introduction to the rights of elders