Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C3402
Module Title: Legal Studies 2
Title: Legal Studies 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Sadhb Reddy
Domains:  
Module Description: The overall aim of this course is to equip the student with a background knowledge of the operation of the legal system and its application and relevance to the caring professions.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Distinguish laws applicable applicable to social care sectors. D.1 P.1,3,12,13,16. D.5 P.1.
LO2 Select and interpret legal rules and principles, using digital literacy skills, to convey knowledge to work place colleagues. D.1 P. 1,3, 6,12,13,16. D.2 P.6,7,9. D.5 P.1,3,17.
LO3 Appraise the system for developing new laws ensuring the ability to digitally access new and emerging legislation. D.1. P.1,2,3,6,7,12,13,16,17, D.2 P.6,7,9. D.4. P.3,5. D.5 P.1,3,17.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9445 LAWS C2402 Legal Studies 1
9447 LAWS C3402 Legal Studies 2
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Aspects of Family Law
• The Family, Guardianship and Custody • Domestic Violence D.1 P.1,12,13.
Child Law
• Child Protection - Children in Care; Children in Special Care • Children and the Criminal Justice System - Youth Diversion Programme; Children's Court D.1 P.1,12,13.
Other Legal Protections
• Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) • Data Protection - Freedom of Information D.1 P.1,3,12,13,16.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Placement Presentation with Reflection - this will evidence students ability to appraise legal sources, both paper and digital, relevant to a topic addressed in the module and their ability to apply digital literacy skills to produce a clear and accurate presentation for their work placement colleagues. It will also evidence their ability to critically reflect on their performance. D.1 P.1,2,3,6, 7, 12,13,16 D.2 P.6,7,9. D.4 P.3,5. D.5 P.1,3,17.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 Hour Written Examination - will evidence the knowledge required and it's relevance to professional practice through essay and problem type questions. D.1 P.1,3,12,13,16, 17. D.2 P.6. D.5 P.1,17.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Material covers D.1 P.1,2,3,4,6,7,12,13,16,17. D.2 P.6. D.4 P.3,5. D.5 P.1. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Tutorial Contact Material covers D.1 P. 1,2,3,4,6,7,12,13,16,17. D.2 P.6,7,9. D.4 P.3,5. D.5 P.1,3,17. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Non Contact D.1. P.1,2,3,4,6,7,12,13,16,17, D.2 P.6,7,9. D.4. P.3,5. D.5 P.1,3,17. 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Shannon, Geoffrey. (2020), Child and Family Law, Round Hall, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780414056336].
  • Jim Nestor. (2007), An Introduction to Irish Family Law, 3rd, Gill & Macmillan.
  • Bracken, L.. Child Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 9781911611097].
  • Paul Lambert. (2016), Data Protection Law in Ireland: Sources and Issues, 2nd. Clarus Press, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • The Irish Law Times.
  • Irish Journal of Family Law.
  • Family Law Practitioner.
Other Resources
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