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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW1022C: Legal Foundations
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:
- Introduction to the English Legal System
- Case law and how to tackle problem questions
- Introduction to academic research and writing essays in law
- Legislation
- Ethical problems for lawyers
- People and the Law
- Diversity and Legal Aid
- Methods of resolving disputes
- Civil Procedure and ADR
- Legal writing and drafting
- Negotiation
- Advocacy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 234 |
...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 | 22 | Lectures (22 x 1 hour) |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 44 | 22 x 2 hour teacher-led seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Individual reading, and preparation for lectures. |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Seminar preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Formative MCQ preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 48 | Summative assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Digital Resources
An online reading list suggesting further reading and resources can be accessed via the Legal Foundations ELE page, and will be updated throughout the year. You are encouraged to make use of these resources to further your knowledge and understanding.