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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3029: Discrimination Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics. Precise content and order may vary.
Introduction to Discrimination Law – History, theoretical background, patterns of discrimination
Prohibited Conduct: direct & indirect discrimination, disability, harassment, victimisation
Grounds/Protected Characteristics: Age, disability, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation
Conflicting protections: multiculturalism, religion, gender and sexual orientation
Structural issues: sexual harassment, racial profiling, disability discrimination, intersectional discrimination
Beyond the UK context: international examples – 3 case studies
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 245 | 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 | 46 | 23 x 2 hour Lectures (including introductory and revision sessions) |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 9 | 6 x 1.5 hour Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 120 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided independent study | 35 | Workshop preparation |
| Guided independent study | 80 | Summative assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Formative assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).