DEATH, DYING AND LAW
LAW2DDL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to aspects of the legal system that regulate the dead, death and dying. Students will examine theories, practices and procedures of coronial law, forensic medicine, medical law and related professions in Australia. It will investigate the distinctive roles of the coroner, forensic pathologist and medical practitioner during the death investigation process to equip students with the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively participate in the inquisitorial jurisdiction. Students may also explore other areas of the legal regulation of death, such as laws regulating cemeteries and the right to burial, organ donation, abortion law, euthanasia and assisted suicide, and the intersection between legal, social and cultural approaches to death.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1CRL OR LCR1CLC
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW5IIC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various readings will be provided via the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate legal and policy problems using appropriate doctrine in coronial law and academic scholarship
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Mid Semester Assignment Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Critically analyse historical, social, ethical, religious and cultural implications of laws regulating the dead, death and dying
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Mid Semester Assignment Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of laws regulating the dead, death and dying
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises Mid Semester Assignment Research Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Melbourne, 2019, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 02 - 05
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 05 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Semester Assignment (1,250 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Online Group Exercises (750 words equivalent) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 15 | 01, 02 |
| Research Essay (2,500 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |