LAW AND (DIS)ORDER

LST1LOJ

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Are there differences in how people understand and experience law? How does law relate to social order and social change? And what is justice? In this subject, we examine law and legal issues as sites of contest where conflicting interests, understandings and agendas come into play. The insights and methods of the social sciences are used to explore law's interconnection with cultural, economic and political contexts as well as its role in constituting social relations within and across communities. Attention is focussed upon three key themes: law, legal consciousness and social order; crime, criminalization and justice; and global experiences of 'the rule of law.' Included within each of these is consideration of key concepts and contemporary issues of local and global significance. This subject addresses the 'Global Citizenship' Essential by considering how citizens, states and the law advance and sometimes impede cross cultural understanding, equality and human rights. This subject is a first year core for the 'Crime, Justice and Legal Studies' interdisciplinary major in the Bachelor of Arts and a first year core for the Bachelor of Criminology.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: LST1LAS OR LST1CCR OR LST1LLC

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Core subject at first-year for the Crime, Justice and Legal Studies interdisciplinary major in the Bachelor of Arts.

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
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
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
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an understanding of the complex relationship that exists between law, social and legal change, and political, economic and cultural contexts
02. Identify ways in which the law reflects and constitutes varying forms of social relations
03. Critically reflect upon key issues and debates relating to law, justice and global citizenship
04. Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical and cultural considerations related to law and justice issues
05. Communicate about law and justice issues in a manner that is clear and concise and reflects an interdisciplinary perspective.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1200 word Research Essay

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Analytical Exercises (1600 words equivalent)One two-part Analytical Exercise (600 words) and one Media Analysis (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO6

3 online quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words)The subject content is delivered in three sections. Each quiz will focus on a single section and the key concepts and issues addressed within it.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1200 word Research Essay

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Analytical Exercises (1600 words equivalent)One two-part Analytical Exercise (600 words) and one Media Analysis (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO6

3 online quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words)The subject content is delivered in three sections. Each quiz will focus on a single section and the key concepts and issues addressed within it.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1200 word Research Essay

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Analytical Exercises (1600 words equivalent)One two-part Analytical Exercise (600 words) and one Media Analysis (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO6

3 online quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words)The subject content is delivered in three sections. Each quiz will focus on a single section and the key concepts and issues addressed within it.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1200 word Research Essay

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Analytical Exercises (1600 words equivalent)One two-part Analytical Exercise (600 words) and one Media Analysis (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO6

3 online quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words)The subject content is delivered in three sections. Each quiz will focus on a single section and the key concepts and issues addressed within it.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Ten 1.50 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1200 word Research Essay

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

Analytical Exercises (1600 words equivalent)One two-part Analytical Exercise (600 words) and one Media Analysis (1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO6

3 online quizzes (equivalent to 1,000 words)The subject content is delivered in three sections. Each quiz will focus on a single section and the key concepts and issues addressed within it.

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5