Power, the State & the Individual (Adv) (M3077)
Power, the State and the Individual (Advanced)
Module M3077
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Additional Learning Tasks
Students of this level 5 course will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject; the ability to employ that knowledge to solve novel legal problems; and the ability to analyse critically the current law. Students will further be able to work independently, demonstrating legal research skills and communicate effectively, using the principles and concepts of the discipline.
Module Outline
The module develops a deeper understanding of the operation of power in relation to law, society, the state, governance and rights. Drawing upon a range of interdisciplinary approaches from legal, political, critical, social, feminist and postcolonial theory, the module examines the operation of power across the modern state and its intersection with globalised forms of political, legal, cultural, gender and economic relations. Both theories and historical accounts of legitimacy, democracy, globalisation, and human rights will be considered.
Pre-Requisite
Public Law I (M3477)
Module learning outcomes
Understand the basic theoretical principles that apply to power, rights and the modern state.
Understand the core elements of legal, political, critical, social, feminist and postcolonial theory.
Effectively communicate arguments that apply a knowledge of theory to an analysis of power, rights and the modern state.
Evaluate contemporary problems related to power and governance.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 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 | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
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