Postgraduate Course: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law (LAWS11203)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course provides an introduction into contemporary issues concerning corporate social responsibility and accountability. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 18-29 | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should have:
(a) a general understanding of contemporary issues concerning corporate social responsibility;
(b)a detailed and specific knowledge of legisltaive measures in the UK and a number of other jurisdictions;
(c) developed skills of reading and critical analysis;
(d) developed written and oral skills, including the clear and succint expression of ideas; and
(e) a basic grounding in research skills and technique in insurance law. |
Assessment Information
| ONE ESSAY( 100%) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Corporate Social Responsibility |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Doreen Mcbarnet
Tel:
Email: Doreen.McBarnet@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Amanda Mackenzie
Tel: (0131 6)50 6325
Email: amanda.mackenzie@ed.ac.uk |
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