LAW3220 : Employment Law (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mr Keith Patten
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
- To impart knowledge and develop critical awareness of the principal areas of English employment law
- To develop an appreciation of the distinctive institutions of English employment law
- To compare employment rights in England with those in other jurisdictions
- To develop an appreciation of the recent history of the reform of employment law
Outline Of Syllabus
- Structure, administration and purposes of employment law
- The contract of employment
- Unfair dismissal and redundancy
- Discrimination
- Trade unions and industrial action
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 164:00 | 164:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The use of lecturing as the principal teaching method is justified by the technical nature of the subject and the need to provide initial exposition to assist students in achieving the knowledge base. The seminars focus strongly on the skills outcomes and especially the problem solving skills. The seminars provide the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application. The private study takes the form of directed study for the assessed coursework which will bring together the knowledge and the cognitive, research and the assessed key skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 135 | 1 | A | 67 | Students will be required to answer three questions from a choice of six. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 33 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The use of an examination is to provide an opportunity to demonstrate understanding and skills. In particular, the medium is particularly suitable for problem-solving and, further, it allows candidates to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a broad range of topics within the syllabus. The coursework is justified in that it enables candidates to demonstrate in particular the outcome of research, written communication of a sophisticated order and to show depth of communication together with a range of cognitive skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3220's Timetable