law2csl constitutional law
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
LAW2CSL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Constitution of Australia is the foundational legal document of the nation. Students will learn explore the Australian Constitution through learning about its historical development, present character, the nature of constitutional doctrine, and its functioning political and administrative context. Students will learn about federalism, grants and taxation, freedom of interstate trade, the corporations power, the external affairs power and express and implied constitutional rights. Students will examine the Australian Constitution primarily through its interpretation by the High Court of Australia in decided cases. Because the Constitution (like all Constitutions) is fundamentally concerned with how sovereign power is apportioned, exercised and controlled, students will examine Constitutional Law through looking at the balance, exercise, separation and restraint of political power within the Commonwealth of Australia. Within the issues of exercise of Executive and Legislative power, students will examine how individual rights are affected and protected.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1PPL and admitted into: ; LBLX; LVLGE;LVLGEB;LVLUE;LVLUEB;LWLAS ;LWLAT;LWLATB ;LWLEE;LWLINT;LWLMC;LWLPY;LWLPYB;LWLSC;LWLSCB;LZCOML ;LZCRL;LZCRLB ;LWLFI ;LWLF ;LWLM ;LWLAC; LWLBUS LWLE;LWLA;LWLEC ;LWLIR; LWLFI; LWLAC; LZCOML;LWLBUSB;LWLBM;LWLPPE; LWCOML
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW2CNL
Equivalent subjects LAW2CNL
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary | Prescribed | 2016, Dan Meagher, Amelia Simpson, James Stellios, Fiona Wheeler. | LEXIS NEXIS BUTTERWORTHS |
| Readings | Federal Constitutional Law: A Contemporary View | Recommended | Joseph, S. and Castan, M. | 3RD ED. 2010 THOMSON |
| Readings | Gabriel Moens & John Trone (8th ediiton 2012) | Recommended | The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia (Annotated) | LAWBOOK CO |
| Readings | Constitutional Law in Australia | Recommended | Hanks, Gordon &Hill (3rd Edition) | LEXIS NEXIS BUTTERWORTHS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop arguments based in case law and legal principles as they apply to constitutional law
- Activities:
- Written tutorial exercises and tutorial discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Describe the historical development of constitutional law, critically analyse the merits and demerits of the current state of the law, and suggest reform
- Activities:
- Written tutorial exercises and tutorial discussions.
- 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,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Demonstrate an appreciation of the principles of constitutional law and apply them to a factual situation as presented in a tutorial discussion
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
04. Provide constructive legal advice through the preparation of well-reasoned, legal and factual arguments as they apply to a factual situation
- Activities:
- Written tutorial exercise and tutorial discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tests (1200 word equivalent) | 40 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Final Exam (word equivalent 3000) | 60 | 03, 04, 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online tests (1200 word equivalent) | 40 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| Final Exam (word equivalent 3000) | 60 | 03, 04, 01, 02 |