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LEGL2008

Child Law

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

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

Examines areas of law which relate to children crossing traditional substantive law boundaries. Topics include childhood and capacity, International law and children's rights, children and the legal process, child protection, Out of Home Care and adoption, juvenile justice, family law issues and issues for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander children.

This course is not available to students enrolled in a combined law degree program.

Objectives To equip undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the role of law and the legislative framework relating to children. To reflect critically upon legal material presented in the context of professional practice, professional responsibility and legal risk management for social work professionals.

To promote cooperative learning relations between students from different disciplines in order to build skills in teamwork and problem-solving.
Content The topics to be covered are:


Childhood and capacity; International law and children's rights; child protection legislation; adoption; juvenile justice; family law issues; children and the legal process and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and law.
Replacing Course(s) na
Transition na
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge LEGL1001
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Seminar
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Group presentations, individual and group multiple choice, written problem answers, tutorial participation
Projects The collection and compilation of multi-media materials, one report and one essay critical reflections
Contact Hours Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for LEGL2008