In this first-year language module, students are required to respond in French to a variety of texts and other stimuli in different linguistic situations -...

In this first-year language module, students are required to respond in French to a variety of texts and other stimuli in different linguistic situations - dialogue, group presentation, synopsis, judgement etc. Topics will include a variety of subjects.

The oral course in fourth year aims to encourage fluency in responsive and discursive forms. Classes will focus of a variety of oral and aural skills:...

The oral course in fourth year aims to encourage fluency in responsive and discursive forms. Classes will focus of a variety of oral and aural skills: comprehension and analysis of audio material and texts; presentation skills in French; ability to express complex ideas in a nuanced manner. 

“Life on Earth” will begin by discussing the evidence for the origins of the solar system, the emergence of life, and the conditions under which it...

Constitutional Law|Environmental Law|Ethics|Health Care Law|Human Rights|Interdisciplinary Studies|Interdisciplinary Thinking|Jurisprudence and Legal Theory|Law and Legal Studies|Politics|Public Policy

law|public policy|judges and courts|legal rights

The Module:

Law in Action is a module that will introduce you to the reality of law in modern society and address such key issues as:

What is law for, how is...

The Module:

Law in Action is a module that will introduce you to the reality of law in modern society and address such key issues as:

What is law for, how is it made and how is it studied?
Is law always good?
Who are the key players in the legal system?
How does law deal with the advantaged and disadvantaged in society?
What is the role of the public in the justice system?
How can law address deeply divisive and complex issues in society?

Approach:

The module will explore important issues through landmark legal cases of ‘law in action’. These include legal disputes between individuals, between individuals and governments and even cases that involve non-human interests (ie, animals and the environment). The module approaches the study of law from an interdisciplinary perspective, and a key objective of the course is for you to acquire basic skills for studying law (locating, reading, outlining and analysing cases). More specifically, you will:

Gain an understanding of a range of areas of law and legal study, including criminal law, jurisprudence, constitutional law, human rights and environmental law;
Understand the role and significance of key-actors in the legal and judicial profession;
Take part in actual legal decision-making exercises and;
Decide ethical dilemmas in law.