LAW3587: ADVANCED ISSUES IN LEGAL PHILOSOPHY

• Introduction to English Law and Legal Method (LAW 1121) and Legal Philosophy (LAW2311); (at the discretion of the Chair of the Board of Studies or delegate, a suitable module from another Department may be substituted for the Law pre-requisite(s)).

• None.

• Advanced Issues in Legal Philosophy (LAW3291)

• To build on the knowledge base gained in LAW2311: Legal Philosophy;
• To critically engage with a contemporary debate in the philosophy of law.

• The precise focus for the years seminars will be at the discretion of the convener. Topics may be drawn from the following list, though this is not exhaustive:
• Constitutional Theory;
• Continental legal philosophy;
• Critical legal studies;
• General Jurisprudence;
• Law and Emotion;
• Law and Language;
• Law and Reason;
• Normative jurisprudence;
• Philosophy of private law.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• By the end of the module, students will have knowledge and understanding of key philosophical debates relating to the foregoing issues;
• Students also will have developed their own critical assessments of the texts and theories with which they engage.

Subject-specific Skills:

• By the end of the module, students will be able to:
• Correctly utilise specialist vocabulary;
• Grasp, analyse, evaluate and deploy subject-specific concepts and arguments;
• Demonstrate developed research and writing skills, including the ability to work independently and to take responsibility for their own learning.

Key Skills:

• By the end of the module, students will be able to:
• Express themselves clearly and succinctly in writing;
• Comprehend complex ideas, propositions and theories;
• Defend their opinions by reasoned argument;
• Seek out and identify appropriate sources of evidence and information;
• Tackle problems in a clear-sighted and logical fashion.

• The modes of teaching, learning and assessment have been chosen in order to facilitate the achievement of the learning outcomes of the module;
• Seminars will concentrate on developing students' knowledge of the subject area and introducing students to the relevant critical, analytical and evaluative skills;
• The mode of assessment will encourage independent learning and research skills and will examine students' ability to meet the learning outcomes of the module.

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