College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Introduction to Law
Module LAW1012B for 2018/9
Module LAW1012B for 2018/9
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW1012B: Introduction to Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Understanding case reports
- Some basic constitutional principles
- Case law
- Legislation
- Criminal trials
- Civil trials
- Some basic ideas about justice
- Problem questions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 150 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Guided independent study | 131 | Reading |
| Guided independent study | 3 | Multiple choice questions |
| Guided independent study | 16 | Questions for reflection |
