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LC5001 The Idea of Law

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Friday 10-12am

This one-semester core module introduces fundamental concepts, questions and analytical frameworks relevant to legal, historical and constitutional research. Topics will include law and statehood; law and formalism; law and social science; colonialism, empire and law; law and/in society; and global law. Emphasis will be placed throughout the module on developing analytical and critical research skills, including teaching students how to frame relevant research questions and independent-study projects

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 seminar (x11 weeks), plus individual meetings to discuss research assignments.

Scheduled learning hours: 47

Guided independent study hours: 252

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C Humfress
Module teaching staff: Prof Caroline Humfress, Prof John Hudson, Prof Anthony Lang