College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
Module LAWM131 for 2021/2
Module LAWM131 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM131: Artificial Intelligence and the Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work?
- Development of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society
- Researching and Understanding Technology Law
- Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
- The Law of Autonomous Transportation (Cars, Ships and Drones)
- Artificial Intelligence and the Law of Armed Conflict
- Law of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
- Smart Contracts and the Law
- Human Rights Challenges and Artificial Intelligence
- Intellectual Property and AI
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 270 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | 10 x 3 hour combined lecture-seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 100 | Preparation for lectures/seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 100 | Post-lecture/seminar reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for formative assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | 50 | Preparation for summative assessments |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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