LAW10050

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should, at a minimum, be able to:- State what are the main institutions of the State and the main functions of each.- Recognize the legal issues presented by a simple problem question on these topics.- Apply simple rules of law to such problems.- Use the appropriate technical legal terms to describe a given situation.- Analyse how relevant institutions and laws have changed and developed over time.- Construct and defend simple arguments building on the knowledge gained - Assess the wider systemic implications of particular issues of constitutional law.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will examine the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government in Ireland, from the perspective of Irish constitutional law and the way in which they interact with each other and with individuals, corporations and other governments.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

None.

None.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

As part of UCD's student support, under the Additional Consideration policy, extensions may be available for the following assessments in the module: Assignment (including essay/poster), Portfolio, Reflective Assignment, Report(s), and Individual Project.

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The tutorials offer students the opportunity to give each other formative feedback on their work, as well as receiving feedback from the tutors. At the start of Constitutional RIghts (LAW10060) in Trimester 2, a short in-class presentation will be made, giving an overivew of students' general performance in the examination.