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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-392 Comparative Constitutional Law

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Dr G Hassall

Prerequisite/s:

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

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

2 hours per week

Subject Description:

This course comprises an overview of the foundations of constitutionalism using a comparative perspective. It focuses on the historical, cultural, and socio-legal influences which shape constitutions and constitutional interpretation in selected European and Asian jurisdictions - principally France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the European Community, Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong. In addition to examining such notions as separation of powers, rights and responsibilities, and constitutional amendment, the course will also examine relations between branches of government and other organs of the state, including the judiciary.

Assessment:

Either Research Assignment 5000 words (80%) and Seminar Paper 1000 words (20%) or Final Exam 2 hours (60%) and Seminar Paper 2000 words (40%). Students must select the form of assessment in Week 3 of the course. No changes will be possible.

Prescribed Texts:

Printed materials will be issued by the Law School.

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