ANIMAL WELFARE LAW AND POLICY

LAW3ANI

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject will consider the relationship between p people and animals in ethics, law, and society. Topics to be considered will be chosen from current issues in animal law and may include the legal classification of animals, companion animals, animals in the wild, r regulation of the use of animals for food and entertainment, anti- cruelty laws, live export, animals used in scientific experimentation, zoos and circuses, international wildlife trafficking and international developments including public interest litigation in animal law. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW1LIM AND LAW2TOT or students enrolled in a non-law degree must have 60 credit points in level 1 and 60 credit points in level 2 subjects in their degree.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and discuss the common law and legislation impacting on the welfare of animals
02. Analyse the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters
03. Critique the capacity of current law to improve the welfare of animals
04. Demonstrate the capacity to reflect on the interaction between natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.