College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Copyright Law
Module LAWM075 for 2020/1
Module LAWM075 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Postgraduate Module Descriptor
LAWM075: Copyright Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 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 the following topics:
- Introduction to the principles of Intellectual Property Law - Outline & Theory
- Copyright Introduction
- Copyright Subsistence
- Copyright Infringement
- Copyright Defences
- Digital Copyright
- Moral Rights
- Confidence Law
- Remedies
- Reform
- Revision
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 |
---|---|---|
33 | 267 | 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 | 33 | 11 x 3 hour seminars |
Guided independent study | 267 | Guided independent study this includes, for example, set reading for classes, preparation for student presentations, and revision for examinations. |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
UK Intellectual Property Office: www.uk-ipo.gov.uk
AHRC funded Copyright History website: www.copyrighthistory.org
IP Kat (news website) www.ipkitten.blogspot.co.uk