Keys to Law

Cod y Modiwl: IC02430
Teitl y Modiwl: Keys to Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Ms Rachael Davey
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: Completion of the IFC Semester 1 modules, or an IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no more that 1 score below 6.0 and no score below 5.5
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Ms Maggie Day

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: Seminar presentation (10 minutes)	15%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: Essay - 2000 words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Exam: Exam - 2 hours	45%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Supplementary Assessment: All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate through discussion and written work both an understanding and practical application of academic legal skills
Demonstrate through discussion and written work am understanding og the basic principles and concepts of criminal law, contract law, tort law, and the legal systems of England and Wales
Demonstrate an ability to meet the required academic standards in relation to the preparation and presentation of assessed work

Disgrifiad cryno

By the end of the module students should have developed:
*an understanding of key legal concepts in the core legal topics (criminal, contract & tort)
* a grounding in core areas of substantive law (as above)
* familiarity with researching legal databases and library resources linked with legal research
* a practical understanding of key legal academic skills, including case noting, critical analysis, construction of legal arguments and the application of legal reasoning
* familiarity with the structure of the courts and legal system of England and Wales

Nod

Keys to Law aims to provide international students with a comprehensive introduction to the language, core ideas and issues discussed in law. In doing so, students are able to develop a subject-specific vocabulary, and academic skills including identification and analysis of relevant study material and essay/exam writing skills. Upon successful completion of the module, students will have appropriate knowledge and skills to allow them to progress onto the undergraduate law degree offered by the Department of Law and Criminology.

Cynnwys

Unit 1 - Legal Skills

Unit 2 - Legal system of England and Wales

Unit 3 - Criminal Law

Unit 4 - Contract Law

Unit 5 - Tort Law (+ assessment and additional topic week 14: Law in Action)

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Seminar discussions will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument skills
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Foundation course to prepare for law degree
Datrys Problemau	Critical analysis and discussion of legal concepts and case law will assist and develop problem solving skills
Gwaith Tim	Group work fo seminar discussions
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	The three assessments will develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others verbally in presentations and seminars, and developing written communciation skills in essays and exams
Rhifedd	n/a
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Skills required in reading and interpreting case law and understanding basic legal concepts - evaluate and critical understanding
Sgiliau ymchwil	Library and research skills are fundamental to the study of law and to preparation for assessments
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Preparation for seminars and assessments require online research and the use of library records. Course will make use of Blackboard.

Nodau

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