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6 Description of Module 6

1. Code: LST04106

2. Name: Basic Legal Method

3. Number of Credits: 11

4. Sub Enabling outcomes:

6.4.1 Explain the nature of law

6.4.2 Describe the classification of Law

6.4.3 Explain the importance of Law

6.4.4 Describe the process of making law

5. Pre-requisite Modules: None

6. Learning Context: Lectures, group work, assignments, demonstrations, role

play.

7. Learning Materials: Flip charts, text books, journals, manuals, handouts.

8. Integrated Method of Assessment:

Continuous Assessment 50%

Semester Examination 50%

9. References:

Required References:

1. Hanson, S. (2006), Legal Method and Reasoning, West Group Press.

2. Le Clercq, T., (2005), Expert Legal Writing, University of Texas Press

3. Villanova, R., (2004), Legal Methods: A Guide to Paralegals and Law

Students, University of Texas Press.

4. McLeod, I.I. (2007), 6th Edition, Legal Method, Palgrave.

5. Hanson, S. (2009), Legal Method: Skills and Reasoning, University of Texas

Press.
6.4.1 Explain the nature of law (a) Identify an overview Nature of law are clearly  Group work  Assignment
of Tanzania legal explained  Individual report
system assignment  checklist

(b) Define law

(c) State sources and

functions of law

6.4.2 Explain classification of (a) Identify classification Classifications of law are  Group work  Assignment
law of law clearly explained  Individual report
assignment  checklist
(b) Describe
classifications of law

(c) Cite examples

6.4.3 Explain the importance of (a) Identify the The importance of law is  Group work  Assignment
law importance of law clearly explained  Individual report
assignment  checklist

(b) Explain the benefits of

law to society

(c) Cite specific examples

6.4.4 Describe the process of (a) Explain the meaning The process of making law  Individual  Assignment
making law of legalism is clearly described assignment report
 Test  Checklist
(b) State the steps in law  Question
making paper

(c) Explain basic activities

of law interpretation