Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Arts (Volume 3 page 126)
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733-211 "Legal Studies B1: Family Society and the Law" appears differently in several places - choose the one you want:
1. Legal Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p126) : Next:733-212 | Prev:733-103
Credit points: 16.7 2nd year
Coordinator: Roger Hawthorn.
Prerequisite: Legal Studies 1A and 1B or equivalent.
Contact: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- explain the general legal framework which regulates the rights and duties of parents and children and other family members in Australian society;
- discuss moral, social, legal and policy dilemmas that arise from family relationships;
- discuss the legal and social issues that arise from family law:
- critically evaluate the law;
- carry out independent research in regard to the family and the law.
Content:
The role and changing nature of family relationships. The formation and termination of marital status. The legal consequences of marriage and divorce. The rights of children and the protection of family members.
Assessment:
Research work 3,000 words (50%) and a 2-hour final examination (50%).
Prescribed texts:
1. Legal Studies, Faculty of Arts (v3, p126) : Next:733-212 | Prev:733-103
2. Legal Studies, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p142) : Next:733-212
Credit points: 16.7
Coordinator: Roger Hawthorn.
Prerequisite: Legal Studies 1A and 1B or equivalent.
Contact: Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial each week
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- explain the general legal framework which regulates the rights and duties of parents and children and other family members in Australian society;
- discuss moral, social, legal and policy dilemmas that arise from family relationships;
- discuss the legal and social issues that arise from family law:
- critically evaluate the law;
- carry out independent research in regard to the family and the law.
Content:
The role and changing nature of family relationships. The formation and termination of marital status. The legal consequences of marriage and divorce. The rights of children and the protection of family members.
Assessment:
Research work 3,000 words (50 per cent); a 2-hour final examination (50 per cent).
Prescribed texts:
* Note that ASSESSMENT, POINTS, PRESCRIBEDTEXTS differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Legal Studies, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p142) : Next:733-212
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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