PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW
LAW1PPL
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore the fundamental principles of public law in Australian and overseas jurisdictions and amongst diverse cultures. 'Public law' can be defined as the body of legal rules that govern the relationship between the state and its citizens and the relationship between the institutions of the state. i.e., the legislative, executive and judicial arms of government. Public law concerns itself with the nature, sources and extent of state power to ensure that the power exercised is authorised and so legitimate.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Wishart
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australia's Constitution | Prescribed | UK Parliament 1900 | AUST GOVT SOLICITOR AND THE PARLIAMENTARY EDUCATION OFFICE, POCKET EDITION; OR AT WWW.COMLAW.GOV.AU |
| Readings | Australian Public Law | Prescribed | G Appleby, A Reilly, L Grenfell | OXFORD, 2ND ED, 2014 |
| Readings | Introduction to Australian Public Law | Recommended | D Clark | LEXISNEXIS, 4TH ED, 2014 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Locate, by means of legal research, online and physical materials discussing the principles of public law in Australian and international jurisdictions
- Activities:
- Individual student e-portfolio on PebblePad; group seminar presentation and submissions; written assignment (2500 words)
- 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,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Analyse and critique materials discussing the principles of public law
- Activities:
- Seminar activities, seminar e-portfolio on PebblePad; group seminar presentation; and written assignment (2500 words)
- 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,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Compose and accurately cite other works in a legal essay
- Activities:
- Seminar activity, mid-semester assignment and written assignment (2500 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
04. Discuss, in an informed manner relying on arguments drawn from researched materials, contemporary constitutional and public law issues with a focus on principles of public law in local and overseas jurisdictions of divers cultures.
- Activities:
- Seminar discussions, mid-semester assignment and final written assignment (2500 words)
- 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,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Wishart
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group oral and written and presentation for weeks 4-12 | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 2,500-word written assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 800 word essay | 14 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| On-line tests | 16 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Wishart
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group oral and written and presentation for weeks 4-12 | 20 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 2,500-word written assignment | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 800 word essay | 14 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| On-line tests | 16 | 01, 02 |