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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3057: Family Law: Adult Relationships
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 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).