ANIMAL WELFARE LAW AND POLICY
LAW3ANI
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will consider the relationship between people and animals in ethics, law, and society. Topics to be considered will include the legal classification of animals, companion animals, animals in the wild, regulation of the use of animals for food and entertainment, anti-cruelty laws, live export, animals used in scientific experimentation, zoos and circuses and international developments including public interest litigation in animal law. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students enrolled in LVLGE, LVLGEB, LVLUE, LVLUEB, LWLAT, LWLATB, LWLBUSB, LWLINT, LWLMC, LWLPSB, LWLSC, LWLSCB, LZCOML must have completed LAW1LIM Legal Institutions and Methods and LAW2TOT Principles of Tort Law, or may enrol with permission of the subject co-ordinator or delegate. Students enrolled in other degrees must have completed at least 120 credit points in their degrees to enrol in this subject, or may enrol with permission of the Director of Programs or delegate.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various | Prescribed | Various | Various |
| Media | Various | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the common law and legislation impacting on the welfare of animals
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critique the capacity of current law to improve the welfare of animals
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Research assessment task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate the capacity to reflect on the interaction between natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Research assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2017, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
Lecture/FilmWeek: 27 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours lecture/film per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 27 - 28
Twenty five 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Tests | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute presentation submitted online | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research Essay of 4000 words | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |