This syllabus is valid: 2018-11-05
and until further notice
Course code: 2JU211
Credit points: 7.5
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Law: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Law
Established by: Head of Department of Law, 2018-06-04
Contents
Content The course deals with the interaction between law and the household economy. Different areas of law have impact on the opportunities for the family both as a unit and as individuals to organize livelihood, work and consumption within the family. The course builds on those fields of legislation such as family, inheritance, tax and social law that are central to the family economy. The course also applies gender and welfare state regime perspectives, as well as an international comparative dimension to demonstrate how law constructs different models for support and family economy.
Expected learning outcomes
Learning outcomes At the end of the course the student shall have the ability to:
- show knowledge about how the different fields of legislation covered in the course affects the opportunities of the family and individual family members to access livelihood, work and consumption, - independently identify and formulate relevant questions regarding the economy of the family from critical feminist, socio-legal and welfare state perspectives, - independently and in a critically sophisticated way apply relevant theories and analyses on empirical or theoretical problems related to the interaction between law and the family economy, - demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and to take responsibility for the personal competence development.
Required Knowledge
A minimum of 90 university credits in one main field of social sciences, including an individual essay carrying at least 15 university credits and an introductory course in law carrying at least 15 university credits, or 120 university credits from the Law Programme, or equivalent qualifications. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/5. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Form of instruction
Form of instruction The course is a full time on-line course in English. The course is taught entirely through an electronic Learning Management System where the student takes part in lectures, mandatory assignments and other learning activities. The studies are characterized by a high degree of independent and active search for knowledge, and critical reflection, both individually and in groups.
Examination modes
Examination Examination takes place through fulfillment of two parts: 1) Mandatory assignments during the course, 2) Individual written assignment.
For part 1 the grades are Fail (U) or Pass (G). For part 2, as well as for the whole course, the grades are Fail (U), Pass (G) and Pass with Distinction (VG). The grade for the whole course in based on the examination of part 2. The whole course is not graded until part 1 is fulfilled.
The appointed examiner may decide to use other forms of examination if required by particular circumstances. A student who has not received a passing grade on a test will be afforded an opportunity for re-examination. A student who has passed examination may not be re-examined. A student who has taken two tests for a course or segment of a course, without passing, has the right to have another examiner appointed, unless special reasons exist. A written request for change of examiner is submitted to the Director of Undergraduate Education.
Other regulations
Transfers Students have the right to apply to have a previous education or experience evaluated for transfer of credits. For more information, see: www.umu.se/utbildning/antagning/tillgodoraknande/
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
