|
| 1.
| Identify the significant concepts, themes, and issues in the study of comparative legal systems. |
| 2.
| Locate and effectively use the primary and secondary sources relevant to research on issues in the area of comparative law. |
| 3.
| Identify, describe, evaluate, and manipulate the concepts central to critical thinking about issues in the area of comparative law. |
| 4.
| Develop a nuanced comprehension of the various perspectives on issues in the area of comparative law and the relative strengths and weaknesses of those perspectives. |
| 5.
| Extend the acquired learning and comprehension into the analysis of other issues in law and related disciplines. |
| 6.
| Communicate the acquired learning and comprehension in ways that are accessible and persuasive to legal and non-legal audiences. |
|
|
| Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
|---|
| 1. |
Research Proposal: a 750 - 1,500 word research proposal, submitted for approval by the instructor, with revision as required. |
10% |
1,2,3 |
| 2. |
Research Paper: a 6,000 - 8,000 word research paper consistent with the approved research proposal. |
80% |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| 3. |
Oral Presentation: all students will be required to conduct a brief (15 minute) oral presentation summarizing the conclusions reached in the student's research paper, which will include a question and answer session with classmates and the instructor. |
10% |
4,5,6 |
|
