Subject description
This subject introduces students to the study of law and justice as key components in the framing of fundamental social, political, economic, and cultural institutions. Drawing on leading contemporary theories of justice (including conceptual approaches based on utilitarian, liberal, conservative, communitarian, nationalist, socialist, and feminist theories) and models of democracy … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
LAW 384 - Politics of Justice
LAW 284 - Politics of Justice
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Identify theoretical conceptions of justice and their relationship to law.
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Apply theories of justice to critically analyse cross-disciplinary real-world problems in a range of legal, social, political, economic, and cultural contexts.
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Recognise and criticise the main contemporary democratic methods that define the constitution of law and the design of legal institutions.
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Develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving through engagement in deliberative processes that test consistency of reasoning, correctness of fact, and accuracy of judgement.
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Develop skills in working independently and as part of a team, and in reflective practices on the intersections of law and justice.
Assessment details
Participation and Engagement
In-class Quizzes
Group Project
Individual Reflection
Work integrated learning
Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.