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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-382 Rethinking Australian Democracy History, Politics and the Law

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Mr G Patmore

Prerequisite/s:

Torts and the Process of Law; History and Philosophy of Law; Constitutional and Administrative Law.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

2 hours per week

Subject Description:

This course will explore a conception of public law as a representation of public community. It will focus upon individuals and groups as participants in the political process in the legal context. This subject will identify and examine the applicability of western political and legal theory relevant to Australia in relation to four broad topics: History and Basic Concepts, Constitutionalism and democracy, Public Law as a theory of government, and Public Law as political community.

Assessment:

Either a Research Essay 2500 words (50%) and Final Exam 1 1/2 hours (50%); or Research Essay 5000 words (100%); or Final Exam 3 hours (100%).

Prescribed Texts:

A source book produced by lecturer.

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