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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Roman Law | |||
| Reference | LL4116 | Version | 2 |
| Created | July 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | October 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to obtain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Roman Law as a part of the foundations of the Scottish legal tradition, with particular emphasis on the Roman influence on the law of property and obligations within the traditional civil law system. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain and analyse the fundamental institutions of Roman private law. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate Scotland's place in the European legal tradition. |
| 3 | Apply such traditional legal principles to contemporary aspects of Scots law. |
| 4 | Explain and apply the main principles of the Roman Law of persons, property, obligations and actions. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Historical introduction, sources of Roman Law, law of persons, law of things: property; law of things, contract; law of things, delict; law of things, other obligations, reception of Roman law |
| 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 | 33 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 117 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | ANDERSON, C., 2009. Roman law. Dundee: Dundee University Press. (Law essentials series) |
| 2 | BIRKS, P. and MCLEOD, G., 1998. Justinian's Institutes. London: Duckworth. |
| 3 | DUPLESSIS, P., 2015. Borkowski's textbook on Roman law. 5th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press |
| 4 | METZGER, E., ed., 1998. A companion to Justinian's Institutes. London: Duckworth. |
| 5 | NICHOLAS, B., 1975. An introduction to Roman law. Oxford: Clarendon Press. |