Available in 2024
Course code

EPHUMA147

Units

10 units

Level

level

Course handbook

Description

Law in Australia is an introduction to the Australian legal system which examines the sources of Australian law, legal institutions and their processes and gives an overview of basic legal concepts, terminology and principles. It also aims to explain and develop writing, researching and referencing skills needed for undergraduate study at university.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Online

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the Australian legal system, key legal concepts and terminology.

2. Identify the major sources and categories of law in Australia.

3. Apply academic, research, referencing and essay writing skills.

4. Locate, organise and analyse legal information from a variety of sources including legislation and cases.


Content

  • What is law?
  • History and structure of the Australian legal system
  • Democracy and the rule of law
  • Federalism and the separation of powers
  • Sources and divisions of the law
  • Legislation and cases
  • Academic writing skills including essay planning, paragraphing and rubrics
  • Research skills and effective use of the university library
  • Academic integrity and referencing

Assessment items

Annotated Bibliography: Annotated Bibliography

Essay: Essay

Quiz: Weekly Online Quizzes

Written Assignment: Written Assignment


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline