LAW3229 : Law and Literature (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Ian Ward
- 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 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide students with an understanding of the interdisciplinary relation of law and literature. To develop associated theoretical, critical, communicative and research-based skills appropriate to FHEQ 6.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to Law and Literature
Introduction to Literary Theory and Criticism
Shakespeare and the Law
The Romantics
Law and Modern Drama
Law and the Novel
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 |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 165 | 1:00 | 165:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The purpose of lectures is to provide students with a solid grounding in particular and relevant critical knowledge bases. The purpose of seminars is to allow students to develop relevant subject and cognitive skills in the closer context of particular concepts, ideas and texts introduced in lectures. The nature of the course suggests that actively engaged seminar work will be valuable. Private study will be directed to further enhance this experience.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment for this kind of course is well suited to research-based essay assignments. It is the most appropriate means by which to assess the development of communication, written and research skills, whilst also permitting students to illustrate the development of subject-specific knowledge bases.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3229's Timetable