LAWS5043International Study Experience

Course handbook

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to broaden their educational experience and cross-cultural legal knowledge through participation in an organised out of country activity such as a School authorised study tour, workshop, or a series of lectures from one or more recognised institutes. High achieving students are able to expand the theoretical knowledge and skills developed in their program, and apply knowledge and skills in an external and international context. Students gain access to this course through competitive entry to a partially funded study tour organised by the School of Law and Justice. Entry is based on GPA and a written explanation as to how the course will contribute to future career goals. The number of places available may be restricted. On commencing this course but before starting the overseas activity, students must complete a health and safety and risk induction. Full information on this compulsory component will be provided in the Course Outline.

Availability

Not currently offered.

This Course was last offered in Summer 1 - 2020.

Learning outcomes

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

1. Explain legal systems and methods other than their own.

2. Compare and contrast different legal approaches to contemporary social and policy problems.

3. Apply knowledge and insights gained only through an overseas study experience.

4. Communicate effectively in writing and orally in a manner consistent with conventions of the legal discipline.

Content

During the teaching term and before commencing the off-shore activity, students must complete compulsory lectures covering course content details, assessment processes, cultural awareness and health and safety. Students must also attend a final debriefing seminar and present on their learning and experiences upon their return. Students will undertake formal learning during the trip through organised activities such as lectures, seminars, workshops and guided tours.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the programs:

[12340] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12341] Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12342] Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12343] Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws(Honours)

[12346] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12347] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice

[12348] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40036] Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40037] Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40129] Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40130] Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40150] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40188] Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40189] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40272] Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40279] Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40280] Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40290] Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[50005] Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Assumed knowledge

LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030, LAWS3040, and LAWS3041.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Research Paper

Journal: Reflective journal or diary

Presentation: Oral presentation post-trip

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.