EPHUMA247

Studies in Law 2

English Language & Foundation Studies Centre

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
On-Line from Callaghan	Semester 2
Ourimbah	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Studies in Law 2 builds on the foundation laid in Studies in Law 1 - "The Australian Legal System". Students will study specific areas of law, which are both interesting and topical.

Objectives

The course provides development of:
1. analysis of key areas of interest in the Australian legal environment.
2. research skills and academic writing skills.
3. the ability to understand specifically what is required in an essay question, and to write an essay which actually answers that question.
4. the ability to take concise notes during lectures.
5. individual study skills in preparation for written examinations.
6. confidence, and a personal study regime to lay the foundation of good habits for future study.

Content

Topics in EPHUMA247 Studies in Law 2 include:

1. General Introduction, Murder/Manslaughter, Defences, Investigation, Punishment and Criminology
2. Torts: Negligence, Passing Off and Defamation
3. Property Law, Health Law and Consumer Law

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EPHUMA147 Studies in Law.

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Research Essay 1200 words. 20%. Application and development of individual research and essay writing skills.
Essays / Written Assignments	Tort Problem 1500 words. 25%. Use of critical analysis and legal reasoning in order to answer a problem question involving the application of law to facts given in a given fictional scenario.
Examination: Formal	Final examination in the University examination period, 50%: Assessment of proficiency in this course.
Quiz - On-line	10 Weekly online quizzes to be submitted by end of semester. Development of good study habits and examination preparation skills.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks

Timetables