LAW37520

Learning Outcomes:

On completing the module, students should be able to:
- understand the particular regulatory challenges arising from cross-border family relationships;
- explain and critically assess the solutions adopted in EU and international instruments;
- recognise the human rights implications of such measures;
- apply the relevant principles of law to practical fact situations;
- carry out independent research in the field of international family law.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will examine family relationships and obligations from a private international law perspective, with a particular focus on relevant EU Regulations (eg the Brussels II ter, Rome III and Maintenance Regulations) and on the initiatives of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (eg the Hague Intercountry Adoption Convention, the Hague Child Abduction Convention).

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This module is taught by way of a face-to-face interactive seminar. Teaching and learning methods include active/task-based learning; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; enquiry & problem-based learning; debates; case-based learning. Classes are not recorded, nor are they live streamed.
Students on this module are expected to have read and understood the UCD Academic Integrity Policy and the School Protocol on Academic Integrity. Students must ensure that they comply with all requirements laid down therein and avoid academic misconduct. Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence, or other machine learning technology, in completing any aspect of their work on this module. Students are expected to follow Oscola Ireland in citing sources in completing the assignment.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students will receive generalised feedback (via Brightspace) on their written assignment. Students will be given an opportunity for further (individual) feedback on their written assignment following the release of generalised group feedback. Students will also receive informal in-class feedback during the in-class discussions and following presentations.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.