LAW4151

Law, gender and feminism 406 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Beth Gaze

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this subject students should have (1) acquired an understanding of the basic themes and major issues of feminist legal theory; (2) developed the ability to critically analyse and evaluate the law's treatment of questions of gender and personal identity and the effect of gender on legal knowledge; and (3) practised and improved their research and writing skills, and their ability to carry out research in and about law from a feminist perspective, as well as their skills in oral presentation through class presentation and participation.

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 Supervised Exam (2 hours + 30 minutes reading time): 100%

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process