This module explores select aspects of the current discussions and issues relating to Property Law. Students will study beyond the courtroom and consider how various elements of property law play out in today's society, such as tenants' rights and protests around property.
The aim of the module is to explore topical developments around property law. It provides an opportunity to understand how the legal system, as well as society at large, deals with developments such as the privatisation of land, the rising use of technology to deal with property and the tension between individual rights and a cost-saving government agenda.
The module is designed to explore three themes: environment, home and critical theories. Topics studied under each theme will change each year in response to current events. Students will then have the opportunity to consider the different themes in detail through summative assignments that combine both academic commentary and theoretical perspectives.
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
The module is designed to respond to recent developments in relation to property. Thus, the syllabus given is only a sample of the topics/issues that may be discussed.
Students will study three broad themes: environment, home and critical theories of property. They will make connections across the themes, and revisit various ideas throughout the module.
It is expected that the first week of the module would be introductory, considering the landscape of property and overlapping issues across the themes. The final week of the module would consolidate the course and be largely dedicated to the upcoming essay summative.
Each theme will be studied for at least 2 weeks.
Theme 1: Environment
Topics may include:
Theme 2: Home
Topics may include:
Theme 3: Critical theories of property
Topics may include:
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
Reading lists can be found in Talis
Students will conduct research into legal cases, academic literature and other source material required for analysis of the topics covered within the module.
Students may also be asked to investigate the ownership of a selected property.
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 18 sessions of 1 hour (12%) |
| Seminars | 7 sessions of 1 hour (5%) |
| Private study | 90 hours (60%) |
| Assessment | 35 hours (23%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Reading and research on topics studied within the module, particularly in preparation for the summative assessment.
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
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| 15 Minute Presentation | 40% | 14 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Students are to present a 15 minute presentation on a set question. The question will explore one of the themes from the module. Presentations will be recorded and submitted by students. The presentation can take a range of formats, such as spoken presentation, video or animation. |
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Reassessment component |
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| 1,000 word essay | No | ||
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Students will write a 1,000 word essay on a set question, exploring the same theme that was assessed for the original presentation. |
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| 2,000 word essay | 60% | 21 hours | Yes (extension) |
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Students will write a 2,000 word essay on one of several given titles. These questions would reflect the three themes covered in the course. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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For the formative assessment, students will submit an essay. This question will not be the same as the summative assessment, but still be based on one of the three themes. Students will receive written feedback on their essay. General feedback will also be released, and students will have the opportunity to clarify any questions or concerns.
Students will also conduct a group presentation for one seminar. Feedback will be given to students during the seminar, and some brief written feedback published afterwards.
For summative assessment, students will receive individualised written feedback. Generic feedback will be published, with the opportunity for students to request a meeting to raise any questions.
This module is Optional for:
This module is Unusual option for:
This module is Option list E for: