law2ddl death, dying and law
DEATH, DYING AND LAW
LAW2DDL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to aspects of the legal system that regulate death and dying. Students will examine the theories, practices and procedures of coronial law and related professions in Australia. It will investigate the distinctive role of the coroner during the death investigation process to equip students with the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively participate in the inquisitorial jurisdiction. Students may also explore other areas of the legal regulation of death, such as the laws regulating cemeteries and the right to burial, power of attorney, abortion law, euthanasia and assisted suicide, and the intersection between legal and cultural approaches to death.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (LAW1CRL or LAW2CRM) and (LAW2ECP or LAW3CPE)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW5IIC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate problems using appropriate legal doctrine in Australian coronial law
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Take Home Exam Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Critically analyse historical, social, ethical, religious and cultural implications of coronial law and its reform
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Take Home Exam Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of coronial law
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Take Home Exam Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
Seminar
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 1 - 7 & 9 -12"
Practical
One 1.0 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Excursion to Coroners Court &
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine - Week 8"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Home Exam (1,250 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research Essay (2,750 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Online Group Exercises | Submitted/Assessed Online in Seminars | 15 | 01, 02 |