LA 227: INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION LAW: LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module the
student should be able to:
How will the learning and teaching
methods enable students to achieve this
learning outcome?
Which assessment method will
measure the achievement of
this learning outcome?
Lectures and seminars; directed private study;
research for formative assessment
2-hour unseen examination and
formative assessment (not offered
every year)
Application:
Research, discuss and write on
competition law issues drawing on a
range of legal material
Seminars
Some basic problem-solving
Two hour unseen examination and
formative assessment (not offered
every year)
Analysis:
Read and analyze competition cases,
statutes and European legislation in
relation to competition
Pervasively throughout module and through
seminar-based exercises
Two hour unseen examination and
formative assessment (not offered
every year)
Pervasively and specifically in seminars and
written formative assessments
Autonomy not formally assessed but
may be revealed in formative
assessment/examinations
Knowledge:
Identify the relevant legislation
applicable to the areas studied
Comment upon the effectiveness of
the law and identify any weaknesses
Describe and evaluate the economic
and political issues which influence UK
and EU competition policy
Contrast UK and EU law and explain
their interrelation
Apply the law to practical problems
Comment on the law and identify any
strengths or weaknesses
Critically assess competition law
within the UK and EU
Autonomy:
Read and assess independently
cases/statutes/ primary and
secondary legislation from the EU
Independent research on competition
law and policy in preparation for
seminars and assessed work
Communication & Team Working:
Present arguments orally in class
Revision for examinations
Pervasively in seminars
Pervasively in seminars
Work collaboratively in class to
complete a defined task
Develop and sustain a written
argument in competition law and
policy
Other Skills:
Use internet to access materials
Two hour unseen examination and
formative assessment (not offered
every year)
Preparation for seminars and formative
assignment and examination
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Not assessed formally but will
become evident in assessed work