LAW3291: ADVANCED ISSUES IN LEGAL PHILOSOPHY

• Introduction to English Law and Legal Method (LAW 1121) and Legal Philosophy (LAW2311); (at the discretion of the Chair of the Board of Studies or delegate, a suitable module from another Department may be substituted for this pre-requisite(s)).

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• To build on the knowledge base gained in LAW2311: Legal Philosophy
• To critically engage with a contemporary debate in the philosophy of law.

• The precise focus for the years seminars will be at the discretion of the convener. Topics may be drawn from the following list, though this is not exhaustive:
• Constitutional Theory
• Continental legal philosophy
• Critical legal studies
• General Jurisprudence
• Law and Emotion
• Law and Language
• Law and Reason
• Normative jurisprudence
• Philosophy of private law

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• By the end of the module, students will have knowledge and understanding of key philosophical debates relating to the foregoing issues;
• Students also will have developed their own critical assessments of the texts and theories with which they engage.

Subject-specific Skills:

• By the end of the module, students will be able to:
• correctly utilise specialist vocabulary;
• grasp, analyse, evaluate and deploy subject-specific concepts and arguments;
• demonstrate developed research and writing skills, including the ability to work independently and to take responsibility for their own learning.

Key Skills:

• By the end of the module, students will be able to:
• express themselves clearly and succinctly in writing;
• comprehend complex ideas, propositions and theories;
• defend their opinions by reasoned argument;
• seek out and identify appropriate sources of evidence and information;
• tackle problems in a clear-sighted and logical fashion.

• The modes of teaching, learning and assessment have been chosen in order to facilitate the achievement of the learning outcomes of the module.
• Seminars will concentrate on developing students' knowledge of the subject area and introducing students to the relevant critical, analytical and evaluative skills.
• The mode of assessment will encourage independent learning and research skills and will examine students' ability to meet the learning outcomes of the module.

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