LW3A98: Law Year Abroad: Semester I
Module code: LW3A98
Module provider: School of Law
Credits: 60
Level: Level 3 (Honours)
When you'll be taught: Semester 1
Module convenor: Dr Beatrice Krebs, email: b.krebs@reading.ac.uk
Pre-requisite module(s): This module is only available to LLB Law with International Legal Studies students. (Open)
Co-requisite module(s):
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):
Module(s) excluded:
Placement information: NA
Academic year: 2024/5
Available to visiting students: No
Talis reading list: No
Last updated: 11 November 2024
Overview
Module aims and purpose
To study law under the supervision of a university abroad with whom the Law School has an exchange contract. To permit students to pursue a course of study in law at a partner university abroad.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Have knowledge and understanding of the techniques and some substantive content of the foreign legal system and, where relevant, development of related language skills
- Develop their communication and independent learning skill
- Take advantage of the opportunity to develop foreign language skills
Module content
As designated by the host university.
Structure
Teaching and learning methods
As designated by the Host University.
Study hours
At least This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the University of Reading. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the University of Reading, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module. hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.
This module is a placement or study abroad module and therefore the teaching and learning activities will predominantly, or entirely, take place away from the University of Reading. Your host organisation will normally advise you of the associated hours of your placement or year abroad. If the module includes any in-person activities at the University of Reading, these will be confirmed to you before the start of the module.
| Scheduled teaching and learning activities | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | |||
| Seminars | |||
| Tutorials | |||
| Project Supervision | |||
| Demonstrations | |||
| Practical classes and workshops | |||
| Supervised time in studio / workshop | |||
| Scheduled revision sessions | |||
| Feedback meetings with staff | |||
| Fieldwork | |||
| External visits | |||
| Work-based learning | |||
| Self-scheduled teaching and learning activities | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts | |||
| Participation in discussion boards/other discussions | |||
| Feedback meetings with staff | |||
| Other | |||
| Other (details) | |||
| Placement and study abroad | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement | |||
| Study abroad | 600 | ||
| Independent study hours | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent study hours |
Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.
Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.
Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.
Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.
Assessment
Requirements for a pass
To pass a minimum of 2/3s of a full-time workload at the partner institution (i.e. 60 ECTS or equivalent in host country credit system), at an average of 40%. Details regarding credits systems to be confirmed by the Study Abroad Office and School of Law Study Abroad Coordinator.
Summative assessment
| Type of assessment | Detail of assessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of assessment | Submission date | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As determined by the host institution | 100 |
Penalties for late submission of summative assessment
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
Assessments with numerical marks
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
- the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
- where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
Assessments marked Pass/Fail
- where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Formative assessment
Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.
As designated by Host University.
Reassessment
| Type of reassessment | Detail of reassessment | % contribution towards module mark | Size of reassessment | Submission date | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As determined by the host institution | 100 |
Additional costs
| Item | Additional information | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Computers and devices with a particular specification | ||
| Printing and binding | ||
| Required textbooks | ||
| Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear | ||
| Specialist equipment or materials | ||
| Travel, accommodation, and subsistence |
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.