JUSTICE AFTER ATROCITY

LAW5JUS

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

How do societies deal with atrocity and its aftermath? In this subject, students are introduced to the manifold ways in which societies have faced atrocities and mass violence, including criminal trials (domestic and international), truth commissions, lustration and art works. By examining a number of case studies from across the globe, students are invited to critically reflect of the difficulties in notions of truth, representation and justice. Focus is on both the theories and the practices of justice mechanisms with the aim of providing students with a well-grounded understanding of the precarious path to justice.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Maria Elander

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Utilisation of presentation materials, completion of reading tasks, effective use of on-line learning tools, completion of written assessment, reflective participation in seminars.

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program offered by the School of Law, or must have permission of the Director of Programs or delegate

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Various

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Various

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Publisher: Various

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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
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically analyse theories of justice in the context of societal breakdown using a range of evaluation tools
02. Reconceptualise justice mechanisms using case studies showing a profound understanding of the variety of reactions to atrocity and mass violence
03. Clearly and effectively communicate analyses of issues utilising a range of critical perspectives and disciplines
04. Demonstrate high level critical understanding of the domestic and international legal landscape in which justice and truth claims are made and tested.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.