| Module title: |
Gender and the Law
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| SCQF level: |
09: |
| SCQF credit value: |
20.00 |
| ECTS credit value: |
10
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| Module code: |
LAW09118 |
| Module leader: |
MRS LESLEY-ANNE BARNES MACFARLANE |
| School |
Accounting Financial Services and Law |
| Subject area group: |
Law |
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Prerequisites
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To study this modules you will need the learning equivalent to the module listed or to have passed this module a) Criminal Law LAW07103 & Scottish Legal System LAW07101 (LLB Law) or (b) Persons and Property LAW08113 (BA Law)
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 2012/3, Trimester 3, Self Study Pack, Napier University
| Occurrence: | 001 | | Primary mode of delivery: | Self Study Pack | | Location of delivery: | NAPIER | | Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | MRS LESLEY-ANNE BARNES MACFARLANE | | Module Organiser: | | | Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to LosLO 1-41. Self study pack provides essential foundation for module learning and teaching - these materials include overviews of each topic, directive reading lists and self study problems.2. The materials provided, together with ongoing available support from the module leader, will build problem solving and written legal argument skills, support collaborative learning, PBL promotes ability to advise clients and supports independents research, study, time management (all of which are employability skills).Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsLO 1-4The main employability, PDP and scholarship skills which will embedded are:-a) Communication -written communication skills are assessed through self study questions provided at the end of each self study topic and through coursework. b) Students undertaking research and reading for coursework will be required to use both library and online resources.Students will be encouraged to develop these skills by the provision of feedback.Assessment (formative and summative)LO 1-4Assessment for this module will comprise:-Two pieces of written coursework of approximately 2,000 words (formative and summative assessment) to be submitted in weeks 7 and 15 respectively.Research/ teaching linkagesLO 1-3This will occur in preparation for coursework and through the self study questions which cover each sub topic and provide a relevant foundation for the next topic. In this, students will be encouraged and required to investigate research and information on gender and the law contained within relevant primary and secondary resources. Supporting equality and diversityLO 1-41. The module content includes and examines issues such as socio-economic inequalities and discrimination;2. Key module materials and information are available in paper or electronic form, the module leader is readily available to answer any queries, so as to cater for different learning approaches and circumstances of individual students and to assist flexible learning;InternationalisationLO 1-2Module content includes comparative research (UK, Europe and the USA) and the development of 'battered woman syndrome'.
| | Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) | | Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | | ONLINE | Individual Learning Activities | 10 | | Independent Learning | Individual Learning Activities | 190 | | Total Study Hours | 200 | | Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment | | Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 7 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 15 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | | Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | | Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |
2012/3, Trimester 2, Self Study Pack, Napier University
| Occurrence: | 002 | | Primary mode of delivery: | Self Study Pack | | Location of delivery: | NAPIER | | Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | MRS LESLEY-ANNE BARNES MACFARLANE | | Module Organiser: | | | Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to LosLO 1-41. Self study pack provides essential foundation for module learning and teaching - these materials include overviews of each topic, directive reading lists and self study problems.2. The materials provided, together with ongoing available support from the module leader, will build problem solving and written legal argument skills, support collaborative learning, PBL promotes ability to advise clients and supports independents research, study, time management (all of which are employability skills).Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsLO 1-4The main employability, PDP and scholarship skills which will embedded are:-a) Communication -written communication skills are assessed through self study questions provided at the end of each self study topic and through coursework. b) Students undertaking research and reading for coursework will be required to use both library and online resources.Students will be encouraged to develop these skills by the provision of feedback.Assessment (formative and summative)LO 1-4Assessment for this module will comprise:-Two pieces of written coursework of approximately 2,000 words (formative and summative assessment) to be submitted in weeks 7 and 15 respectively.Research/ teaching linkagesLO 1-3This will occur in preparation for coursework and through the self study questions which cover each sub topic and provide a relevant foundation for the next topic. In this, students will be encouraged and required to investigate research and information on gender and the law contained within relevant primary and secondary resources. Supporting equality and diversityLO 1-41. The module content includes and examines issues such as socio-economic inequalities and discrimination;2. Key module materials and information are available in paper or electronic form, the module leader is readily available to answer any queries, so as to cater for different learning approaches and circumstances of individual students and to assist flexible learning;InternationalisationLO 1-2Module content includes comparative research (UK, Europe and the USA) and the development of 'battered woman syndrome'.
| | Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) | | Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | | ONLINE | Individual Learning Activities | 10 | | Independent Learning | Individual Learning Activities | 190 | | Total Study Hours | 200 | | Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment | | Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 7 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 15 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | | Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | | Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |
2013/4, Trimester 1, Self Study Pack, Napier University
| Occurrence: | 003 | | Primary mode of delivery: | Self Study Pack | | Location of delivery: | NAPIER | | Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | MRS LESLEY-ANNE BARNES MACFARLANE | | Module Organiser: | | | Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to LosLO 1-41. Self study pack provides essential foundation for module learning and teaching - these materials include overviews of each topic, directive reading lists and self study problems.2. The materials provided, together with ongoing available support from the module leader, will build problem solving and written legal argument skills, support collaborative learning, PBL promotes ability to advise clients and supports independents research, study, time management (all of which are employability skills).Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsLO 1-4The main employability, PDP and scholarship skills which will embedded are:-a) Communication -written communication skills are assessed through self study questions provided at the end of each self study topic and through coursework. b) Students undertaking research and reading for coursework will be required to use both library and online resources.Students will be encouraged to develop these skills by the provision of feedback.Assessment (formative and summative)LO 1-4Assessment for this module will comprise:-Two pieces of written coursework of approximately 2,000 words (formative and summative assessment) to be submitted in weeks 7 and 15 respectively.Research/ teaching linkagesLO 1-3This will occur in preparation for coursework and through the self study questions which cover each sub topic and provide a relevant foundation for the next topic. In this, students will be encouraged and required to investigate research and information on gender and the law contained within relevant primary and secondary resources. Supporting equality and diversityLO 1-41. The module content includes and examines issues such as socio-economic inequalities and discrimination;2. Key module materials and information are available in paper or electronic form, the module leader is readily available to answer any queries, so as to cater for different learning approaches and circumstances of individual students and to assist flexible learning;InternationalisationLO 1-2Module content includes comparative research (UK, Europe and the USA) and the development of 'battered woman syndrome'.
| | Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) | | Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) | | ONLINE | Individual Learning Activities | 10 | | Independent Learning | Individual Learning Activities | 190 | | Total Study Hours | 200 | | Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment | | Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 7 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Essay | 50 | 1-4 | 15 | HOURS= WORDS= 2000 | | Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | | | Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | | | Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |
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What you will learn and what this module is about:
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It has been said that the Law makes 'claims to neutrality, to objectivity, and to universality'. This flexi learning module enables you to become familiar with how civil and criminal law in the U.K. responds to gender in certain contexts. Particular emphasis will be placed on personal relationships, specific issues arising in criminal and civil law and the evolution of law to accommodate social developments in the area of gender.
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Description of module content:
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Various topics relevant to gender will be covered including:- Civil and criminal legal response to transgender, in particularly human rights, housing, child and family law- Homosexuality and same sex relationships, the recent Civil Partnership Act 2004 and Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006- Civil and criminal justice responses to domestic abuse, in particular the Matrimonial Homes (FP)(S) Act 1981, as amended and subsequent legislation - Gender, justice and the court process, including a consideration of comparative research and the development of 'battered woman syndrome'.
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Learning Outcomes for module:
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LO1: Critically evaluate the general approach of the law to male, female, transgender, heterosexual and homosexual people in both a civil and criminal context. LO2: Examine and analyse gender specific legal issues which arise within our society and discuss how the law addresses these issues.LO3: Apply the relevant law within a practical context, identifying and applying realistic solutions and giving the appropriate legal authority for doing so.LO4: Analyse and construct legal argument in written form.
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Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
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T1: Avizandum Scots Family Law Statutes 2008-09, (published each academic year)T2: Edwards S., Sex and Gender in the Legal Process, 2003 (reprint), OUPT3: Edwards and Griffiths, Family Law, W Green, 2006T4: Walkgate, S, Gender, Crime and Criminal Justice, 2nd ed, 2004, Willan PublishingT5: Westlaw & Lexis Nexis (online resources)
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