LWMHCT-Critical Thinkers

Module Provider: School of Law
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2018/9

Email: s.banks@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:
Students taking this module will write a review essay of three books which consider an area of interest to them in legal history.

Aims:
This module aims to develop and enhance students􀀒 knowledge of an area of legal history which is of interest to them, and to develop their ability critically to evaluate and analyse legal historical research.

Assessable learning outcomes:
After completing the module, students will:
􀀕 be able to analyse and critically evaluate a range of legal historical research outputs and their approaches and conclusions;
􀀕 be able to synthesise wide-ranging material and to articulate arguments effectively and clearly in writing an assessed essay;
􀀕 develop their knowledge and understanding of an area of legal history in which they are interested.

Additional outcomes:
This module will also encourage the development of independent learning, as well as communication skills and personal responsibility.

Outline content:
Students will research and write a 12 page review essay considering three books allocated to them by the Module Convenor in consultation with their Dissertation Supervisor.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Teaching and learning is primarily in the form of regular supervision.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
12 page review essay (formulated in accordance with the School of Law􀀒s Assessed Work Rules) on three books allocated by the Module Convenor

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:
Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx

Assessment requirements for a pass:
50% overall

Reassessment arrangements:
As for the original assessment, but a mark in a passed element can be carried forward.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
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5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:
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Last updated: 20 April 2018