LAW3236 : Family Law (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Richard Collier
- Lecturer: Professor Kathryn Hollingsworth
- 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
Key aims of Family Law (each expanded in the Course Handbook) are:
(1) To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the various status relationships which exist in relation to the legal regulation of families (e.g. spouse, cohabitant, parent) and of the consequences which flow from them.
(2) To foster an understanding and knowledge of the social and theoretical foundations which underpin the law and to introduce the student to some of the legal, moral, social and political debates which inform the substantive content of family law.
(3) To consider selected aspects of the existing law and current reform proposals in detail and how family law has responded to the changing nature of 'family life' in modern society.
Outline Of Syllabus
What is 'family law'? The relationship between law and families
Marriage, Cohabitation and Civil Partnerships
What is a Parent? Law and Parental Responsibility
Divorce, Separation and Mediation
Children, the Welfare Principle and Private Disputes
Dangerous Families: Domestic Violence
Family Property
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 28 | 1:00 | 28:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 164 | 1:00 | 164:00 | N/A |
| Total | 204:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
- The principal teaching method is lectures. Lectures will have a significant interactive component. Students develop their knowledge base and their analytical and critical skills through preparation for the lectures.
- The seminars provide the opportunity to develop oral, analytical and critical skills.
- The workshop will be facilitated group work focused on consolidating knowledge and skills in preparation for final assessment.
- Drop in sessions focus on assessment preparation and feedback.
- Private study takes the form of directed reading in advance of lectures, consolidation following lectures, and preparation for seminars.
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 | 2 | A | 67 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 33 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination affords students with an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and the possession
of subject-specific, cognitive, and key skills. This medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within the syllabus.
The coursework affords students an opportunity to demonstrate sophisticated written communication skills, research-related skills, and depth of understanding (and associated cognitive skills).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3236's Timetable