FAMILY SOCIETY AND LAW
LAW2FSL
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is family law in Australia. The role of the state and of traditional legal forms in the regulation, maintenance and control of family and personal relationships is considered. The impact of the changing role of women within the family, in family law and in state policies is also considered. Specific issues canvassed in this subject include the legal regulation of family formation and breakdown; the financial consequences of family formation and breakdown; parental responsibility and children's rights. This subject aims to provide students with an overview of the key issues in contemporary family law.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Kelly
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM, LAW1CRL, LAW2CTA, LAW2CTB AND Admission into; LBLX - Bachelor of Laws (Complementary) LVLGE ;LVLGEB Bachelor of Laws LVLUE ;LVLUEB Bachelor of Laws LWLAS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies LWLAT;LWLATB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts LWLBUSB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLEE Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering LWLINT Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLMC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication LWLPY;LWLPYB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLSC;LWLSCB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science LZCOML Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws LZCRL;LZCRLB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LWLFI Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Finance LWLF Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Finance LWLM Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media LWLA LWLAC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting LWLBUS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLE LWLEC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics LWLIR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLFI Laws/Finance LWLAC Laws/Accounting LWLBUS (BU) Laws/Business
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Family Law: The Contemporary Context | Prescribed | Belinda Fehlberg, Rae Kaspiew, Jenni Millbank, Fiona Kelly & Juliet Behrens | Oxford University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an awareness of the key issues in contemporary Australian Family Law and an understanding of relevant contextual materials.
- Activities:
- Class exercises; policy essay; take home examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
02. Develop knowledge of the legal framework which regulates the responsibilities, rights and duties of family members in Australia and of the factors that have shaped modern family law.
- Activities:
- Class exercises; policy essay; take home examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
03. Develop skills in legal analysis and reasoning and improve legal problem solving skills in relation to family law problems
- Activities:
- Class exercises; take home examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
04. Clearly communicate complex legal concepts and doctrines in a relevant way
- Activities:
- Take home exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
05. Critically analyse the historical, social, economic and cultural context in which family law decision-making arises.
- Activities:
- Policy essay; Class exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Week 04-05, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size161
Enrolment information Capacity in class exceeded First come first served
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Kelly
Class requirements
Block Mode
Week:
04
-
05
Five 7.5 hours block mode per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 04 to week 05
and delivered via face-to-face.
"In 2018, classes are held on 24, 25, 29 & 30 January and 1 February."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take home examination -3500 words | 70 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Policy essay covering material generated via class exercises - 1000 words | 30 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |