2018/9, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
| Location of delivery: | CRAIGLOCKHAR |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | James McDougall |
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| Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
LO 1-6The learning and teaching methods to be employed will be:-1. Lectures to explain the key concepts, legal issues and up to date developments within the Legal System of Scotland.2. Tutorials to discuss possible solutions to practical problems based on students' research and preparation; and3. Designated study times for group work on the compilation and presentation of course notes.Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsLO 1,6The main employability, PDP and scholarship skills which will embedded are:-a) Group work - students will work together on an oral presentation; b) Communication - oral and written communication skills are assessed in assessments c) Students undertaking research and reading for coursework and tutorial/seminar preparation will be required to use both library and online resources. Assessment (formative and summative)LO 1-6Assessment for this module will comprise:-1. Component one consisting of four elements (an information retrieval exercise, an action plan for the group presentation, a problem question and a group presentation.)2. An essay (formative and summative). Test :-)Research/ teaching linkagesLO 1-4This will occur in preparation for both components of assessment and in participation in tutorials and seminars. Students will be encouraged and required to investigate research and information on the Scottish Legal System contained within relevant secondary and to some extent primary sources. Supporting equality and diversityLO 1-6Key module materials and information are available on WebCT so as to cater for different learning approaches and circumstances of individual students and to assist flexible learning;InternationalisationLO 1-5Whilst the module focuses on the legal system of Scotland, the international context will be examined.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 24 |
| Face To Face | Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 164 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
| Practical Skills Assessment | 50 | 1,2,4,6 | 8 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 1200 |
| Essay | 50 | 1,3,4,5,6 | 13 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000 |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |