POLITICAL ECONOMY AND JUSTICE
LAW2PEJ
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will gain a deep understanding of the key economic, philosophical and political dimensions that underpin the institutions of justice in our legal system, including courts, police and corrections. This subject will examine how our regulatory system, including its laws, policies and procedures, are deeply affected by political-economic considerations.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLola Akin Ojelabi
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completion of 60 credit points of LAW level 1 and 60 credit points of LAW level 2 subjects.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | various reading material will be made availabe on the LMS | Recommended | various | various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrated understanding of the interrelationship between the institutions of justice and political economy.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, online tasks, class presentations, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply political economy theories to the institutions, policies and procedures of justice.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, online tasks, class presentations, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically analyse ways in which international justice is affected by political-economic considerations.
- Activities:
- Tutorials, online tasks, class presentations, lectures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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