INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE

LCR3ICR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject explores the conceptualisation of some of the most heinous atrocities such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression as international crimes. It considers their historical development and the way the crimes have been adjudicated at various international criminal courts and tribunals. Attention is paid to the consequences of the application of the substance and procedure of international criminal law, while also analysing the role of and effect on participants, reconciliation and post-war transition.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: (LAW1CRL OR LCR1CLC) AND (LAW1LIM OR LCR1ALS)

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

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 - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of and contemporary issues in international criminal law and justice

02. Demonstrate a capacity to explain the nature of fundamental international crimes.

03. Critically analyse and evaluate responses of the international criminal justice system to mass atrocity

04. Undertake independent research on topics of relevance to international criminal justice

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class participation (1000 word equivalent)In class group exercises	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Online quizzes (1200 word equivalent)To be completed on LMS	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
2000 word final assignment	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended