SayPro Online Course SAQA 1151666019

Description

Assessment Criteria associated with Critical Cross-field Outcomes:

1. Relate highly complex everyday situations to the law.
* identify complex legal problems in real-life or simulated factual situations.
* analyse the nature of different complex and highly specialized legal problems.
* recognize, appreciate and evaluate different perspectives to the same problem.
* gather relevant South African and comparative legal sources which may aid in solving a given problem.
* engage critically and analytically with legal materials in order to make a responsible selection of potentially relevant material with due regard to the weighting of different authorities.
* present and evaluate different perspectives on the same legal problem.
* use their sophisticated knowledge base to critically evaluate different options in solving a legal problem.
* present authoritative substantiated argument, based on the responsible and extensive use of legal authority, in support of solutions to a given problem.
* use their advanced knowledge and skills creatively to offer suggestions for solving new problems at a community, national, international and global level.
* solve legal problems in South Africa creatively by responsible comparison to and critical evaluation of solutions in other legal systems, as well as global trends.

2. Show evidence of their understanding that the law has to balance different powers, legal systems and competing interests of individuals and groups in society.
* acknowledge, demonstrate and promote tolerance of diversity within their community, South Africa and globally.
* respect and investigate different opinions without pre-conceived bias.
* demonstrate their understanding of the different role players in the legal process.
* realize their responsibility to take part in legal development on local, provincial, national and international level.
* provide scholarly leadership within their community.

3. Demonstrate the requisite advanced study skills and learning strategies.
* organize and manage their study plans.
* use creative and various learning strategies which suit their personal situations and contexts.
* cope with the self?discipline necessary for distance learning.
* draw common principles from and reconcile different branches of the law.
* assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop coping strategies.

4. Demonstrate advanced research skills and the capacity for advanced independent study.
* find relevant source material in the library, on the internet, etc.
* use the library and other resources effectively to suit their individual needs.
* use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular area of research.
* analyse and critically evaluate all relevant information to select specifically applicable material for a specific legal issue.
* organize relevant material with due regard to the weighting of different sources of law.
* act responsibly and ethically as an advanced researcher and a scholar, e.g. appropriate acknowledgement of sources, referencing, avoiding plagiarism, etc.
* follow the conventions of scholarship in their discipline.
* present substantiated arguments, opinions and solutions, based on their research.
* follow academic conventions regarding acknowledgement of sources and referencing.

5. Advance arguments and analyses by means of sophisticated language.
* where appropriate analyse and interpret statistics.
* communicate their interpretation of legal sources in their own words.
* demonstrate their ability to interpret and draft legal documents.
* follow the language conventions of written and/or oral use in the discipline of law.

6. Select the appropriate technology (computers, internet, etc.) for learning, research and communication.
* use available technology responsibly and skilfully to enhance learning and scholarship.
* recognise the ethics and legal issues involved in the use of technology.
* identify legal issues pertaining to the use of e.g. the internet and deal effectively with those.
* stay abreast of legal developments in regard to technology.

7. Show in-depth understanding of the legal systems of the world for purposes of comparative research and problem?solving.
* place the South African legal system(s) in context within Africa and the rest of the world.
* identify similar situations in comparable legal systems and seek harmonizing solutions.
* appreciate and tolerate cultural and religious diversity as manifested in different legal orders.
* realise South Africa’s contribution to a just world legal order.
* understand South Africa’s role in international law, including regional and international conventions and initiatives.
* explain the significance of international law, including regional and international conventions and other instruments for the South African community.

Assessment Criteria associated with Developmental Outcomes:

1. Succinctly explain what they know in their own words.
* use advanced help-seeking strategies to further their own learning and that of others.
* apply what they study in different complex contexts, both real and simulated.
* display self-awareness of learning preferences and strategies to suit their needs.
* show evidence of effective study skills (e.g. note-taking, summarizing, analysis and synthesis).
* demonstrate the capacity for advanced independent research.

2. Apply the fundamental constitutional values of equality, liberty, freedom, respect for others, etc. within their community.
* identify, interpret and accommodate cultural, religious and other types of diversity within a given context with a view to solving real or potential problems of conflict.
* seek just and harmonizing solutions to solve conflicts within local, national and global communities.
* provide the relevant authoritative and persuasive sources and materials for responsible decision?making.
* consider different points of view and take responsible decisions on the grounds of their acquired knowledge base and lawyering skills.
* educate the community to understand the basic values underlying constitutional democracy.
* assume leadership and lead responsibly in matters relating to law in their community.
* advance legal scholarship in areas of the law where there is a need for legal development and/or reform within their community, regionally and globally.
* realize their responsibility to engender respect for the law within their community.
* strictly adhere to the ethics of the legal profession.
* contribute to the realization and shaping of a just and democratic society based on constitutional values.

3. Show awareness of cultural diversity and interpret this within the constitutional framework.
* create mechanisms for conflict resolution across social divides.
* recognise unique cultural constructs and accord these their rightful place within the law.
* recognise, appreciate and protect creations of the human mind as well as aspects of the human personality.

4. Illustrate the relationship between the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in studying towards the LLM and those of the community at large (locally, regionally and globally).
* make connections between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the real world.
* identify areas for legal education within their communities, locally and regionally.
* identify the lawyering skills which are highly valued in the workplace and other sectors of society.
* use the skills required for efficiency in most jobs: objective, critical and analytical evaluation of situations; respect for and interpretation of other opinions; responsible, substantiated and fair decision?making; effective communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity.
* deal effectively with problems and tasks as they arise in the real world by drawing upon the skills from the LLM (critical thinking, problem-solving, conflict resolution, etc).
* demonstrate their sense of and commitment to legal ethics.
* use their acquired knowledge base, skills and attitudes to enter the legal profession.

5. Identify and address the need for legal services within their community.
* identify the need for basic legal education within society and play a leading role training people to do it.
* have a realistic view of their own worth and value to contribute to their local community, regional and global society.
* communicate that value to others in the real world.
* demonstrate a healthy self?esteem and confidence in their knowledge, skills and attitudes as required to complete the LLM qualification.
* deal with various complex situations drawing upon their acquired knowledge base and lawyering skills.
* demonstrate that they have the academic knowledge to manage a legal office effectively.

Assessment Criteria associated with Specific outcomes:

1. Identify complex legal issues in real or simulated fact scenarios.
* interpret and analyse daily occurrences within a legal framework.
* play a leading role in developing the law within a regional and global context to cope with modern-day challenges and problems.

2. Interpret, analyse and explain complex legal problems within different contexts.
* provide an unbiased and balanced perspective on legal problems.
* consider different points of view and critically evaluate them in terms of their acquired knowledge base and advanced lawyering skills.

3. Find the relevant sources and authorities to solve advanced legal problems.
* analyse and critically evaluate the relevance and applicability of various legal sources and authorities to complex legal problems.
* select the most appropriate and authorative legal materials to solve legal problems.
* consider and critically evaluate different solutions to a problem and contemplate the consequences of each solution for future legal development.
* provide substantiated responses, based on their acquired advanced knowledge base.
* provide responsible and expert advice on an appropriate course of action.

4. Critically interpret legal text within a contextual framework.
* reflect on views expressed in text and critically evaluate and debate these.
* skilfully use sophisticated legal text to substantiate arguments and support solutions.

5. Draft and interpret complex legal documents.
* provide expert opinions on complicated legal issues.
* represent parties in complicated legal proceedings.
* demonstrate the required advanced academic knowledge to play a leading role as an academic or in managing a legal office, and in shaping the legal dispensation.
* use technology skilfully, responsibly, effectively and appropriately.

6. Reflect on and critically evaluate legal theory and practice.
* recognise areas in need of legal development or law reform.
* apply historical and/or comparative methods to develop answers to current issues and complex problems.
* interpret the legal implications of South African conditions in both regional and global perspectives.

7. Realize, and act in accordance with, the ethics and code of conduct required of a lawyer.
* understand his or her responsibility as a leading lawyer in a constitutional democracy and act accordingly.

8. Use his or her acquired advanced skills and knowledge to advance legal awareness within the community.
* reflect on complex problems in society and seek and consider responsible solutions.
* interpret and apply the underlying constitutional values to diverse problems in society.
* show advanced awareness and tolerance of diversity and seek harmonizing solutions.
* deal with conflicting interests within a community, locally, regionally as well as globally.
* harmonize conflicting interests arising from horizontal and vertical relationships (for example state/state, state/individual, individual/individual).

Integrated assessment for the purpose of the qualification:

1. Formative assessment: Learning and assessment are integrated. Formative assessment is a continuous and personal process of interaction between the lecturer and the student when the means of assessment is dissertation only. For tutored Master’s degrees, the formative assessment includes assignments based on the learning material and students are given feedback. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work and limited numbers of outcomes.

2. Summative assessment: For a tutored Master’s degree, learners will write examinations and may elect to produce a dissertation of limited scope. Equivalent assessment such as a portfolio of evidence could assess a representative selection of the outcomes practised and assessed in the formative stage. Summative assessment also tests the learner’s ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge to achieve the stated outcomes of a module. It also assesses the advanced research skills that the learner has acquired. Students who do a dissertation only will be evaluated on an oral examination in a major subject and two ancillary subjects and on the dissertation.

3. Integrated assessment: All assessment will integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes and applied competence.