LAW3JUS
JUSTICE AFTER ATROCITY
LAW3JUS
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How do societies deal with atrocity and its aftermath? In this subject,students are introduced to the manifold ways in which societies have faced atrocities and mass violence, such as criminal trials (domestic and international), truth commissions, and through art. By examining a number of case studies from across the globe, students are invited to critically reflect of the difficulties in notions of truth, representation and justice. Focus is on both the theories and the practices of justice mechanisms with the aim of providing students with a well-grounded understanding of the precarious path to justice.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Elander
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must have completed at least 120 credit points in their degrees to enrol in this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | n/a | Prescribed | n/a | n/a |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically assess theories of justice in the context of societal breakdown
- Activities:
- Online lectures and activities, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Show a profound understanding of the variety of reactions to atrocity and mass violence
- Activities:
- Online lectures and activities, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate critical understanding of the manifold justice mechanisms that have been used in responses to atrocities
- Activities:
- Online lectures and activities, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate high level of comprehension of case studies of the domestic and international landscapes in which claims of peace, truth and justice are made
- Activities:
- Online lectures and activities, assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Elander
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 27 - 28
Five 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"To be delivered on 4th,5th,6th and 9th and 10th July 2018"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 reflective essays during the teaching period (word equivalent 750 word equivalent each) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research essay (3,000 words) | Submission of research topic and research question before announced date is a hurdle for passing the subject. | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |