Module LAWM131 for 2019/0
- 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 2019/0 academic year.
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to provide you with a detailed knowledge of the legal challenges related to Artificial Intelligence, with particular emphasis on the UK as well as current international agreements. This will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge surrounding how AI works and its role in Society.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society 2. demonstrate a detailed and systematic knowledge of some of the legal challenges and responses relating to Artificial Intelligence |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. demonstrate detailed and comprehensive understanding of the operation of the complex web of current international agreements and UK law relating to AI along with law reform proposals. 4. demonstrate flexible and innovative ability to analyse legal challenges relating AI and solutions to these challenges. |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. communicate and engage in debate about key legal concepts effectively, confidently and autonomously, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to both legal and market audiences. 6. manage relevant learning resources, learning strategies and own time confidently and independently, and to develop own arguments and opinions at a professional level. |
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content and order of syllabus coverage may vary, it is envisaged that it will include the following topics:
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What is Artificial Intelligence and how does it work?
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Development of Artificial Intelligence and its role in society.
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Researching and Understanding Technology Law
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Use of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
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The Law of Autonomous Transportation (Cars, Ships and Drones)
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Artificial Intelligence and the Law of Armed Conflict
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Law of Artificial Intelligence in Finance
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3D Printing and the Law
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Smart Contracts and the Law
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Human Rights Challenges and Artificial Intelligence
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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 |
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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 |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 30 | 10 x 3 hour lectures/seminars |
Guided Independent Study | 100 | Preparation for lectures/seminars |
Guided Independent Study | 100 | Post-lecture/seminar reading |
Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparation for formative assignments |
Guided Independent Study | 50 | Preparation for summative assignments |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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