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This course considers various aspects of copyright law including subject matter, the term of protection, criteria for protection, infringement and defences, and the moral rights of authors. Copyright is of importance given the value of the digital economy and the significance of the cultural industries. In terms of career opportunities, students may practice in large intellectual property firms or provide advice to large entertainment companies etc.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
Course Aims: The course is aimed at affording students a firm understanding of the main learning outcomes.
Main Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students are expected to know:
Knowledge and Understanding
As above.
Subject Specific Skills and Concepts
As above.
Key Skills (Transferable) The course will develop students’ research, analytical, writing, oral and communication skills through participation in a series of seminars and writing an assessed essay. It will also develop students’ independent learning skills. Content:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 80 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 3500 | ||
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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