lst3lpc law, policy
LAW, POLICY AND COMMUNITY
LST3LPC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is the core subject for third year students undertaking a major in Legal Studies or a Bachelor in Legal Studies. Using theories, methods and knowledge derived from the Social Sciences, it examines the relationship between law, policy, social cohesion and change. How law and policy making processes frame and respond to emerging issues and social problems is illuminated through consideration of case studies drawn from areas such as health, the families, reproduction and sexuality, violence and immigration. By focusing on the development and implementation of policy, students also consider the tension between policy aims and their policitical, legal and social effects. After taking this subject, students will have a critical appreciation of the context, dynamics and outcomes of law and social policy, and will have honed their skills by formulating their own policy proposals.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKirsty Duncanson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of second year Legal Studies (including LST2LJP) and 30 credit points of any second year Humanities or Social Sciences subjects or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at third-year level for a Legal Studies major in the Bachelor of Arts (ABA), and is also Core for the Bachelor of Legal Studies (LBLS)
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 | Various | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to the production and implementation of social policy.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and exercises, incorporation of ethical and cultural considerations in the formulation of policy proposal. Consider cultural and ethical issues for policy development in research essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Evaluate diverse positions/arguments pertinent to a relevant policy area debate.
- Activities:
- Assessed tutorial exercises and discussions. Policy proposal and research essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Present brief and persuasive arguments concerning social policy and social science theory in class discussions, presentations and assessed tutorial exercises.
- Activities:
- Speak about specific policy problems in tutorial discussions, assessed tutorial exercises and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
04. Present a sustained and complex argument concerning social policy using social science theory in a research essay. Present a clear, persausive argument in a policy proposal.
- Activities:
- Writing a policy proposal. Writing a research essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
05. Produce an original, well researched and theorised response to a problem concerning social policy.
- Activities:
- Production of a policy proposal in an area relevant to Legal Studies. Production of research essay using theory and method derived from Social Sciences.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
06. Recognise the benefit of lifelong learning to understanding future trends, issues and debates in social policy development and implementation.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial discussions and assessed exercises, policy proposal and research essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
07. Summarise research and arguments about a relevant policy area and an applicable social science theory.
- Activities:
- Preparation and production of research essay. Tutorial discussions and assessed tutorial exercises.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
08. Work effectively in groups as a group member and/or leader.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and assessed exercises. Collaboration with peers to prepare and produce a presentation about social policy.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKirsty Duncanson
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 100 word annotated Bibliography entries | 20 | 01, 07, 06, 05, 02, 04 | |
| one 1000-word essay | 30 | 02, 01, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| one 1500-word policy proposal | 40 | 07, 06, 05, 04, 02, 01 | |
| tutorial exercise (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 01, 07, 06, 03, 08 |