REFUGEE LAW IN CONTEXT

LAW5RLC

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject explores aspects of Australian refugee law and policy in a regional and international context. The subject examines the international and domestic legal frameworks for dealing with refugees. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied. Throughout the subject the role of law in promoting refugee protection is evaluated; areas requiring reform are identified; and strategies for change considered. 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: Savitri Taylor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Reading, Seminar Discussion, Take Home Exam, Research Assignment

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or AMIDV or AMIRL or LMLE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate advanced comprehension of Australian refugee law and policy
02. Demonstrate advanced comprehension of international law relating to refugees and asylum seekers
03. Demonstrate advanced skills in identifying, using and appraising research material relevant to resolving contemporary refugee protection problems
04. Evaluate Australian refugee law and policy critically and at an advanced level
05. Demonstrate advanced written communication skills appropriate for the dissemination of legal research to legal and non-legal audiences
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.