law1ppl principles of public law

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW

LAW1PPL

2020

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites LAW1LIMand admission into: LBLX; LVLGE; LVLGEB; LVLUE; LVLUEB; LWLA; LWLAC; LWLAS; LWLAT; LWLWA; LWLATB; LWLBUSB; LWLBUS; LWLE; LWLEC; LWLEE; LWLF; LWLFI; LWLINT; LWLIR; LWLM; LWLMC; LWLPY; LWLPYB; LWLSC; LWLSCB; LZCOML; LZCRL; LZCRLB; LWLBM; LWLPPE; LWCOML

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse and critique primary and secondary sources of law relating to the principles of public law.

02. Demonstrate accurate adherence to the rules of referencing by applying the Australian Guide to Legal Citation in your written assessment tasks.

03. Compose and accurately cite other works in a legal essay.

04. Discuss in an informed manner, relying on arguments drawn from researched materials, contemporary constitutional and public law issues with a focus on principles of public law in local and overseas jurisdictions of diverse cultures.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group oral and written presentations (800 word equivalent)These presentation are done in seminars	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Research assignment and Annotated bibliography (2300 words)Part A - Written research assignment (2000 words)Part B - Annotated Bibliography (300 words) - use guidelines provided on the LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Online Quizzes ( 800 word equivalent)The quiz is administered online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day