LAWS 3044 Law and Public Policy
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200802
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Description This subject examines the link between law, public policy and social reform and adopts a range of social, political and legal perspectives to examine the policy process and its interaction with law. Students will study and reflect on discourse and activism around selected case studies involving contemporary issues in public law and policy.
School Law
Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject
Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 2008 Government and Public Law
Restrictions
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the field of public policy development and implementation in selected relevant case studies.
- Review the social and political processes that underpin legal change from an interdisciplinary perspective.
- Communicate legal and policy issues using different media as appropriate for diverse audiences.
Subject Content
- Social and political dynamics of change: lessons from political science and sociology
- Approaches to the relationship between law and public policy
- Case studies on contemporary issues related to law and public policy
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | 1,500 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Presentation | 10 minutes maximum | 30 | N | Group/Individual | N |
| Professional Task | 2,000 words | 40 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- Reader to be collated by subject coordinator.