College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Family Law: Adult Relationships
Module LAW3057 for 2017/8
Module LAW3057 for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3057: Family Law: Adult Relationships
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 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:
Introduction and context
Relationship formation
Relationship dissolution
Financial provision on divorce
Cohabitants and the law
Domestic violence
Lectures are complemented by workshops on topics covered scheduled over the two weeks following the lecture.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28.5 | 121.5 | 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 | 24 | 12 x 2 hour Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 4.5 | 3 x 1.5 hour Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 58.5 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided independent study | 18 | Workshop preparation |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 5 | Formative assessment |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
