Law and Development (M3112)
Law and Development
Module M3112
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will cover the role of law and the legal system in human 'development' in 'developing' countries. We will explore how the law can affect the 'development' of a country and how the mode of development affects legal change. Students will first engage with a critical understanding of the history and theory of law and development and engage with post-colonial crirtiques of law. The course will then examine specific topics, including : access to justice; human rights in the development process; governance, democracy, and development; technical legal assistance; foreign direct investment.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the history and theory of law's impact on `development processes'.
Evaluate the operation of the law in `development processes' and the impact of `development' on the operation of legal systems.
Use both legal and non-legal research resources in order to complete a piece of independent research which relates to the course.
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the debates in relation to the concept of `development' and the role of human rights in relation to the concept of `development' and `development processes'.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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Dr Charlotte Skeet
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