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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| European Union Law | |||
| Reference | BS4174 | Version | 4 |
| Created | January 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | December 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to develop an in-depth knowledge of the development of EU law through Court of Justice case law; to facilitate a thorough understanding of the legal principles underpinning European integration; to enable and promote critical assessment of the central importance of the role of both Court of Justice and national judiciary in shaping the nature of EU law; to scrutinise and deconstruct the human rights basis of the EU legal order; to take account of significant issues affecting integration in Europe as they arise, such as Brexit and the Migration Crisis | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Understand the jurisprudential basis of the development of the European Union legal order. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an appreciation of the foundational legal principles of the European Union. |
| 3 | Demonstrate understanding of the role of national courts in the EU in the light of Kobler, HS2 and related case law. |
| 4 | Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of human rights law development in the European Union, taking into account the EU Charter and ECHR Accession |
| 5 | Present the acquired knowledge and understanding in a precise form using the appropriate legal language and concepts. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theme 1: The Foundations of the European Union legal order; the significance of the Court of Justice of the EU Theme 2: Judging Integration; national courts, the Court of Justice of the EU, Köbler, the supremacy debate Theme 3: Rights in the Union; human rights, the EU v the ECHR, The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU Theme 4: Significant developments affecting European Integration |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 5 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise covering first half of module | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise covering second half of the module | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 20% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Oral assignment/presentation which can cover any part of the module | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The Module is assessed by two components: C1 - Coursework - 40% weighting. C2 - Coursework - 40% weighting. C3 - Oral assignment - 20% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
| E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate |
| F | Less than 35% on weighted aggregate |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | BS2161 in addition to SCQF 10 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | M.Dougan et al (eds.), The UK After Brexit (2017) Intersentia |
| 2 | MADURO, M.P. and AZOULAI, L., eds., 2010. The past and future of EU Law. Oxford: Hart. ebook |
| 3 | F. Fabbrini, (2017) The Law and Politics of Brexit (2017, OUP) |