LAW4129

Law and discrimination 406 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Beth Gaze

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of the subject a student should have (1) acquired knowledge of the problem of unjustifiable discrimination and its Australian social context, and of anti-discrimination laws and their application and interpretation; (2) developed their research and writing skills through preparing a research paper; (3) developed an understanding of the philosophical and legal concepts of equality and discrimination and the problems of the development of this area in the common law context; and (4) developed the ability to think critically about concepts of equality, discrimination, special treatment, and the capacity and limits of law as a mechanism of social change.

Assessment: Optional Research Paper (4,000 words): 50% AND Supervised Exam (1 hour + 30 minutes reading time): 50% OR Optional Research Paper (3,000 words): 40% AND Class presentation (10 minutes): 10% AND Supervised Exam (1 hour + 30 minutes reading time): 50% OR Optional Student Placement, consisting of Assessment by External Supervisor (20%) and a Essay of 2,000 words (30%): 50% AND Supervised Exam (1 hour + 30 minutes reading time) 50% OR Supervised Exam (2 hours + 30 minutes reading time): 100% Note: Students who complete the Optional Student Placement cannot also undertake the Optional Research Paper. The Optional Student Placement will be offered subject to the availability of suitable placements.

Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures per week

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process