law2csl principles of constitutional law
PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
LAW2CSL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Constitution of Australia is the foundational legal document of the nation. S 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/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1PPL and admitted into: ;LBLX; LVLGE; LVLGEB; LVLUE; LVLUEB; LWLAS; LWLAT; LWLWA; 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 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
Learning resources
Federal Constitutional Law: A Contemporary View
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorJoseph, S. and Castan, M.
Year2010
Edition/Volume3RD ED
PublisherTHOMSON
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Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
Authorlatest editon, Dan Meagher, Amelia Simpson, James Stellios, Fiona Wheeler.
YearN/A
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PublisherLEXIS NEXIS BUTTERWORTHS
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Gabriel Moens & John Trone
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorThe Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia (Annotated)
Year2012
Edition/Volume8th edition
PublisherLAWBOOK CO
ISBNN/A
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Constitutional Law in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHanks, Gordon &Hill
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeLatest Edition
PublisherLEXIS NEXIS BUTTERWORTHS
ISBNN/A
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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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online short answer tests (1200 word equivalent) These tests will consist of a combination of true/false and short answer questions designed assess students knowledge and understanding of key principles and cases from the subject. Further information will be provided during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Final Exam (3000 words) The exam will consist of a combination of short answer, essay and problem questions. Further information will be provided during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMadelaine Chiam
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online short answer tests (1200 word equivalent) These tests will consist of a combination of true/false and short answer questions designed assess students knowledge and understanding of key principles and cases from the subject. Further information will be provided during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Final Exam (3000 words) The exam will consist of a combination of short answer, essay and problem questions. Further information will be provided during semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |