Law and social theory 406 (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader:
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Students will acquire or develop (1) an awareness of the nature of socio-legal scholarship and the different theoretical and methodological assumptions that distinguish research and scholarship in law from that done in the social sciences and humanities; (2) a familiarity with a number of classical and contemporary social theoretical approaches with implications for the study of legal topics; (3) a knowledge of a range of empirical social scientific studies of legal phenomena showing the 'law in action'; (4) the capacity to undertake independent research on a socio-legal topic and to engage in sustained critical analysis in written assessment work and (5) an understanding of the practical significance of socio-legal scholarship, especially in terms of legal professional roles and access to justice.
Assessment: Research essay (4000 words): 40% + Examination (2.5 hours): 60%
Contact Hours: Two 2-hour lectures per week
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process
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