lst3lid law and int development
LAW AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LST3LID
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the theoretical and methodological tools to explore the connection between law and international development. What is the role of the law in the fight against global poverty? What is (or should be) the contribution of the law to social and economic development? What are the key differences between bottom-up and top-down approaches to development, and why do they matter? We will analyse these questions at the international and domestic levels, discussing practical considerations whenever possible. An emphasis will be made in developing countries, usually depicted as lacking proper rule of law - where human rights abuses are too common, corruption is rampant and public officers are not accountable for their misdeeds. To what extent is this bleak description accurate across the developing world? How has the scenario changed in the last two decades?
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Legal Studies subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities or Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST2LID; LST2LDC; LST3LDC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Weekly readings available via LMS and/or e-reserve in the library | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the role of legal reform in ensuring economic development at the domestic level, from disparate points of view, comparing different situations via case studies
- Activities:
- Tutorials with supervised activities to help students develop a detailed analysis of rule of law issues in specific countries throughout the subject. Assessment via case study.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Discuss advanced notions about the law, international development, and the connection(s) between the two, from different theoretical perspectives.
- Activities:
- In-class description and discussion of key theoretical approaches. Assessment via case study and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Discuss in detail the connection between law and development at the international and global scale.
- Activities:
- In-class description and analysis of the connection between law and development at a global scale. Assessment via reaction paper, case study and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Distinguish, understand and critique in a sophisticated way the origins and specific manifestations of challenges concerning the rule of law in different contexts, such as corruption, violence, and weak protection of fundamental rights.
- Activities:
- Detailed lectures on why these problems arise, specifically the connection to social, political and economic problems; coupled with one (1) hour tutorials focused on a specific issues discussed by students in their work. Assessment via reaction paper, case study and exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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