Overview

Each student will spend an extended period studying at a host institution overseas. During the module students will pursue studies relevant to law in either French, Spanish, Italian or German. They will also learn about the country in which they are based, with particular emphasis on understanding and applying subject-specific knowledge in a different legal and cultural setting. The content of the module will be designed for each student in discussion with the host institution and will include elements of directed learning and/or supervision.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Threshold (Grade D; mark range 40-49%) There are weaknesses in the way that the report is structured, resulting in repetition and/or lack of clarity. It contains descriptive text relating to the knowledge acquired by the student but with evidence that the descriptions have not been fully developed. Knowledge directly related to the student’s degree subject is described but with little emphasis on any other knowledge acquired. There is little analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge and there is no evidence of critical evaluation. The report includes content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, only as a retrospective description of the placement experience with little emphasis on how the experiences might shape future learning.

-good -Good (Grade B; mark range 60-69%) The report is logically structured. It contains detailed descriptive text relating to the knowledge acquired by the student. Knowledge directly and indirectly related to the student’s degree subject is described. There is some analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge but there is little critical evaluation. The report includes content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, mainly as a retrospective description of the placement experience with emphasis on how the experiences might shape future learning.

-excellent -Excellent (Grade A; mark range 70-100%) The report is logically structured and with threads that create a holistic, coherent whole. It contains detailed and insightful descriptive text relating to the knowledge acquired by the student. Knowledge directly and indirectly related to the student’s degree subject is described with some exploration of the synergies between the various sources of knowledge. There is a well argued, critical analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge. The report includes substantial content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, both as a retrospective description of the placement experience and as a critical reflection on how the experiences might shape future learning.

-another level-Threshold (Grade C; mark range 50-59%) The report has a structure, though it may have some weaknesses. It contains descriptive text relating to the knowledge acquired by the student. Knowledge directly related to the student's degree subject is described, and some indirectly related knowledge is described. There is some analysis of the cultural influences on the interpretation and application of subject-specific knowledge. The report includes content in which the student evaluates the learning experience, mainly as a retrospective description of the placement experience with some emphasis on how the experiences might shape future learning.

Learning Outcomes

• Appreciate and understand how the legal framework in different countries is influenced by multi-cultural and transnational issues.

• Be able to evaluate their learning experience abroad and apply it to their future careers.

• Have acquired subject specific knowledge that will contribute to their general understanding of law that can be applied to their studies in subsequent modules at Level 6.