law3jur jurisprudence

JURISPRUDENCE

LAW3JUR

Not currently offered

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/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

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Capstone subjectNo

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PrerequisitesLAW1LIM

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Learning resources

Understanding Jurisprudence

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorRaymond Wacks

Year2015

Edition/Volume4th ed

PublisherOxford University Press

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate comprehension of key concepts, ideas and theories of jurisprudence
02. Critically analyse the philosophical, institutional, ethical, social and cultural context of law
03. Develop advanced skills in critical thinking, legal research and academic writing

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