LA0551 - Further Area of Law [CPE FT, CPE DL]

The purpose of this module is to encourage self-directed research skills.
You will, however be supported by a teaching and learning plan (TLP) which outlines a structure to follow throughout the module.

Independent learning- This project will centre on you identifying further reading and research to provide deeper/broader knowledge and understanding of the law in the area.

You will be provided with feedback on draft work that you provide to your supervisor for this module and, as part of your reflective development, such feedback can be utilised in the preparation of subsequent module assessments on the programme. You are therefore able to demonstrate self-reflection and reflective practice within the module and on the programme as a whole, with feedback of appropriate quality and the positive application of feedback on learning.

The University is well-placed to support you in learning and research with an excellent library and teaching facilities, access to on-line legal databases and resources and appropriate software.

This module is designed and will be managed by your designated Module Tutor who will be responsible for guiding you in your engagement and learning on the module. All relevant materials and instructions will be accessible on-line through the module elp site, maintained by your Module Tutor. Your project supervisor will also provide updates on issues of current legal significance. The elp will provide materials, make announcements and to highlight recent developments in the law. You may communicate with your Module Tutor by e-mail and are encouraged to make contact if you encounter any difficulties relating to any aspect of the module.

Academic support is also available through feedback on assignments and a module teaching. At programme level you will be supported by the Programme Leader who will provide pastoral support throughout the module and the programme as a whole.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk

Knowledge & Understanding:
You will learn a systematic and coherent body of knowledge concerning the role and function of your chosen area of law

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
You will develop an ability to conduct rigorous and independent legal research in your chosen area of law using and applying the relevant material to identify issues, construct rational arguments and present accurate legal information clearly, coherently and substantiated by authority

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
You will gain a critical awareness of the legal and ethical issues surrounding the laws relating to your chosen area of law and reflected on how those legal and ethical values align with your own personal and professional values.

Summative Assessment will be undertaken on an individual basis by way of assignment which constitutes 100% of the marks for this module. This assignment aims to encourage a deep and critical approach to learning, developing an ability to think widely about the issues presented within the module and to explore these in-line with directed and independent learning.

Assessment criteria are provided to enable you to understand what is expected of you and how you will be judged on your performance.

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The Further Area of Law module exposes students to an area of law outside of the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge.
You will critically engage with research outputs as part of your research-rich learning, drawing from Northumbria’s extensive on-line databases and library facilities. You will be assessed by researched assignment (100%) which will consolidate your understanding of the law and develop your skills of critical analysis