LAW AND (DIS)ORDER
LST1LOJ
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Are there differences in how people understand and experience law? How does law relate to social order and social change? And what is justice? In this subject, students examine law and legal issues as sites of contest where conflicting interests, understandings and agendas come into play. The insights and methods of the social sciences are used to explore law's interconnection with cultural, economic and political contexts as well as its role in constituting social relations within and across communities. Attention is focussed upon three key themes: law, legal consciousness and social order; crime, criminalization and justice; and global experiences of 'the rule of law.' Included within each of these is consideration of key concepts and contemporary issues of local and global significance. This subject is the first year core for the 'Crime, Justice and Legal Studies' interdisciplinary major in the Bachelor of Arts and a first year core unit for the Bachelor of Criminology. It is also an elective for the 'Global Citizenship' Essential.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LST1LLC, LST1CCR, LST1LAS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Core subject at first-year for the Crime, Justice and Legal Studies interdisciplinary major in the Bachelor of Arts.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and political, economic and cultural contexts
- Activities:
- Mini-Lectures, readings, workshop exercises and discussion, online activities, two-part exercise, quizzes, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Identify ways in which the law reflects and constitutes varying forms of social relations
- Activities:
- Mini-lectures, readings, workshop exercises and discussion, online activities, two-part exercise, quizzes, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Identify and analyse the factors and processes involved in legal and social change
- Activities:
- Mini-lectures, reading, workshop exercises and discussions, online activities, quizzes, media analysis
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Critically reflect upon key issues and debates relating to law, justice and global citizenship
- Activities:
- Mini-lectures, readings, workshop exercises and discussion, online activities, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
05. Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical and cultural considerations related to law and justice issues
- Activities:
- Mini-lectures, readings, workshop exercises and discussion, online activities, quizzes, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
06. Employ an interdisciplinary perspective in communicating about law, justice and legal studies
- Activities:
- Mini-lectures, readings, workshop discussions, two-part exercise, online activities, media analysis, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1200 word research essay | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-part 800 word exercise | 20 | 01, 02, 06 | |
| One 800 word media analysis | 20 | 03, 06 | |
| 10 on-line weekly quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1200 word research essay | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-part 800 word exercise | 20 | 01, 02, 06 | |
| One 800 word media analysis | 20 | 03, 06 | |
| 10 on-line weekly quizzes (equivalent to 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |