Postgraduate - UnitLAW7425 - International refugee law and human rights

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	City (Melbourne) Term 2 2014 (On-campus block of classes)

Notes

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Quota applies

Postgraduate programs are based on a model of small group teaching and therefore class sizes need to be restricted.

Synopsis

The unit examines the evolution of the international regime for refugee protection and challenges from restrictive policies of receiving countries, including the EU. It compares international refugee protection and other human rights protection. It examines the human rights implications of asylum and non-refoulement, the refugee definition, and its elements.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, students should:

understand the evolution and nature of the international regime for refugee protection
have detailed knowledge of the international instruments applicable to asylum seekers and refugees, including the Refugees Convention
be able to compare the responses of different states and regions to refugee issues since the creation of the Refugees Convention
understand and be able to evaluate the human rights of refugees and asylum seekers under the Refugees Convention and related relevant international instruments
understand and be able to evaluate the application of human rights protection to refugees and asylum seekers
have acquired detailed knowledge of the concept of a 'refugee' under the Refugees Convention and of the various elements of the refugee definition
have acquired detailed knowledge of the measures taken by receiving states and regions, including the EU, to restrict the conferment of protection on refugees and asylum seekers or to provide alternative forms of protection
enhanced oral and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct research and to devise a research project.

Assessment

Research paper (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%
OR
Research paper (7,500 words): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Susan Kneebone Research ProfileResearch Profile (http://www.monash.edu.au/research/people/profiles/profile.html?sid=343&pid=2658)

Workload requirements

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements).