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LS1035: LAW (ACCESS) (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course is an introduction to Law for those who don’t know anything about the subject. We will learn what Law is and why it is important for human progress. We will also consider some of the key questions in modern Scots Law.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Douglas Bain

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Programme Level 1
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • ()

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to Law and assumes no prior engagement with Law. The course will examine what Law is, what its methods are and introduce students to some of the key debates in Scots Law. It is intended to provide an introduction for those students who may wish to take level one Law modules.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt:

  • Examination (40%)
  • Coursework (60%) comprising:
  • Database Search (5%)
  • 750-word summary of a statute (25%)
  • 750-word discussion of a case (25%)
  • Role-play Mediation (5%)

Resit:

  • Essay (100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided continuously and in a timely manner so that students can take it on board for the following assessments. It takes the form of written comments and suggestions as well as oral comments and advice.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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