PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW

LAW1PPL

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the history and fundamental principles of public law in Australia and other jurisdictions. 'Public law' can be understood as the collection of principles and rules that regulate the mechanisms of power within a state, in particular the institutions of government. The subject will examine the history and contemporary relevance of public law concepts such as representative and responsible government, the separation of powers and the rule of law, and it will explore the ways that these concepts have been and are used to control exercises of power by the legislative, executive and judicial arms of government.

School: La Trobe Law School

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Emma Henderson

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW1LIM and admission into: LBLX ;LVLGE;LVLGEB;LVLUE;LVLUEB;LWLA;LWLAC;LWLAS ;LWLAT;LWLATB ;LWLBUSB;LWLBUS;LWLE;LWLEC LWLEE;LWLF;LWLFI ;LWLINT; LWLIR;LWLM ;LWLMC;LWLPY;LWLPYB;LWLSC;LWLSCB;LZCOML;LZCRL;LZCRLB ; LWLBM;LWLPPE; LWCOML

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: Enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws program offer by La Trobe Law School.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Various, will be made available to the student on the LMS	Recommended	Various	Various

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use research tools in relation to the principles of public law in Australian and international jurisdictions

Activities:: Group seminar presentation and submissions; research assignment
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

02. Demonstrate understanding of, and the ability to analyse the principles of public law.

Activities:: Seminar activities; online quizzes; group seminar presentation; and research assignment
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. Research and write a legal essay, including accurate citations.

Activities:: Seminar activity,research assignment, annotated bibliography
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)

Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Henderson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

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.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Group oral and written presentations (800 word equivalent)	20	01, 02, 03
Research assignment (2,000 words)	50	01, 02, 03
Annotated Bibliography (300 word equivalent)	10	01, 03
On line Quizzes ( 800 word equivalent)	20	01, 02

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day