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On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Gain a new, richer perspective on courts as legal and political institutions.
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Have an overview of different judicial systems, their main characteristics, and similarities and differences.
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Comprehend key concepts related to modern judiciary, such as the rule of law, judicial independence, judicial accountability, transparency and legitimacy. Be able to critically discuss those concepts and be aware of current debates surrounding them.
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Become familiar with both national and international case law putting those key concepts in practice. Understand the complex relationship between courts, society, politics and media.
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Identify and examine different models of judicial self-governance. Be able to discuss the role of courts in the current international environment of democratic decay/rule of law backsliding.
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Comprehend the role of the international judiciary and its influence on international and domestic law and politics. Be able to apply conceptual knowledge to real-world cases.
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Demonstrate the ability to pursue an argument, using primary sources and academic literature, as well as the ability to synthesise material from a broad variety of sources.
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Demonstrate enhanced research skills, primarily library skills, but also use of databases and appropriate use of Internet resources.
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