law3jur jurisprudence
JURISPRUDENCE
LAW3JUR
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Jurisprudence, the philosophy of law, critically examines fundamental legal theories, concepts and ideas. It explores how we understand legal rhetoric, how rhetoric shapes the operation of law and how thinking critically can play a key role in improving what law can be. In this subject, students will enhance and consolidate skills in critical thinking, legal research and academic writing. Students will examine a range of jurisprudential topics, including classical common law theory, natural law and positivism, critical legal studies and socio-legal research, feminist and queer legal theories, critical race theory and poststructuralism.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Jurisprudence | Prescribed | Raymond Wacks, 4th ed, 2015 | Oxford University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate comprehension of key concepts, ideas and theories of jurisprudence
- Activities:
- Research Essay Reflective Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Critically analyse the philosophical, institutional, ethical, social and cultural context of law
- Activities:
- Research Essay Reflective Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop advanced skills in critical thinking, legal research and academic writing
- Activities:
- Research Essay Reflective Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
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