This module runs in the second session: July 4 - July 25. This module considers the relationship between law and popular culture, focusing on areas of contemporary British culture where the law seeks to regulate activities and lifestyles. In particular it will analyse three particular areas of interaction: lifestyles and leisure - how the law has been used to regulate activities such as football fandom, countryside sports, travellers, body-piercing, recreational drug use, raves etc; cultural tolerance within a multi ethnic society - female genital mutilation, the Rushdie case, the protection of religion; the visual media - censorship of images, control of exhibitions such as work by Mapplethorpe, Ofili and so on. The key to the module is a consideration of the effectiveness of law as a means of controlling and restricting culture. Comparisons will be drawn with other jurisdictions, notably the USA.

Target group
Students with an IELTS score of 6.0 or higherMinimum age: 18

Course aim
By the end of the module the successful student will be able to:demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ways in which law and popular culture interact in a range of situations; demonstrate knowledge of the role and function of law in regulating cultural practicesconduct research using both legal and extra-legal materials into a relevant topic of their own choosing; think creatively and imaginatively; communicate through clear, relevant, interesting and accurate articulation; select and employ materials (both legal and non-legal) in written presentation that conforms with academic conventions with respect to citation and presentation.

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Each Summer School module is worth 15 UK credits. Official Transcripts are provided at the end of the course.

Fee info
GBP 1439: Tuition Fee per session EUR 0: At the time of application, students have the opportunity to select from accommodation at two of the University of Westminster's centrally located Halls of Residence, as well as joining a comprehensive Social Programme including evening events in London, and weekend trips throughout the UK.Prices vary and are available in full detail on our website.

University of Westminster
Address: Cavendish House, 101 New Cavendish Street London
Postal code: W1W 6XH
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.westminster.ac.uk/summerschool
E-mail: educationabroad@westminster.ac.uk
Phone: +442079115166