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LC5025 Global Constitutionalism

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module examines a range of approaches to Global Constitutionalism, exploring their assumptions, justifications, benefits, and limitations. It draws on key thinkers in the history of legal and political thought and explores a range of issues relating to the emergence of a global constitutional order.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminars (x 11 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Prof A Lang