GLOBAL CHANGE AND PEACE
LAW3GCP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students study the causes and characteristics of human problems as well as proffered solutions. Through a focus on the international dimension of political, economic and cultural life, factors that lead to conflict and insecurity will be explored. In addition, the extent to which environmental, socio-political and economic changes contribute to conflict and instability and the successes and failures of mechanisms designed to address them will be studied. Topics will correspond with contemporary issues and may include the movement of peoples, human rights violations and climate change. In addition, the manner in which international law and its institutions have shaped the discourse, facilitated peace, improved security and access to justice will be considered. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research, writing and oral communication skills through specially designed learning activities and assessments.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites but special conditions apply.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The subject is open to 3rd and 4th year students only. Students will be required to submit an application for enrolment detailing their interest in the subject. Enrolled students must undertake editorial assistant work at the editorial office of the Global Change, Peace and Security journal located in the Law School. This may include establishing contact with potential authors, contact with authors and referees, minor editorial work, interviewing academics in the subject area, conference/symposium organising.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss and analyse contemporary issues relating to global peace and security
- Activities:
- Attendance at workshops and participation in discussions; Commentary on identified academic contributions to debate on issues relating to global peace and security; Final Essay; Class Presentation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Evaluate political and legal responses to contemporary issues relating global change and security.
- Activities:
- Final Essay; class presentation; class discussion; commentary on identified academic contribution to debate on issues relating to global peace and security.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Demonstrate effective team-work and communication skills
- Activities:
- Work experience at the editorial office of the Global Change, Peace and Security Journal; class discussion; class presentation, commentary on academic contribution to debate on global peace and security issues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- 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)
Melbourne, 2017, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 25
Enrolment information: The subject has a work experience component and is to be taught within 6 weeks. Having more students will make the model unworkable. Enrolled students must undertake work experience at the editorial office of the Global Change, Peace and Security journal located in the Law School. The subject will be open to 3rd and 4th year students only. Interested students will be required to submit an application to the Law School Admin Office outlining their interest in the content and skills taught in the subject. 25 students will be selected by the subject coordinator in consultation with the journal's deputy editor.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lola Akin Ojelabi
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 03 - 07
Five 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
"To be taught during Summer 2 2017 on the following dates: 12, 19, 25 January 2017 and 2 and 9 February 2017. Students are required to undertake work experience to which additional hours are allocated during Summer 2. Details will be provided in the first class and on LMS.
For timetabling, the room should have a flexible arrangement that facilitates discussion and should have audio-visual facilities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class participation including work experience tasks | 20 | 01, 03 | |
| Written commentary and class presentation | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Final Essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |