733-212 Law and Cultural Diversity

Availability

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Legal Studies 1A or equivalent.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

A study of how Australian law has dealt with a culturally diverse population and the influence which the cultural mix has had on the development of Australian law. The focus of the subject is on the legal aspects of ethnic, racial, religious and sexual diversity. The subject seeks to expose students to a wide range of topics, while providing opportunity for in depth research of selected issues. Topics are considered in the context of current issues and from a variety of perspectives including human rights, feminist, Aboriginal, lesbian, gay men as well as those of various racial, ethnic and religious priorities.

Assessment

Written work totalling 2000 words (50%) and a 2-hour final exam (50%).

Prescribed Texts

A detailed reading guide and printed materials will available from the Law School.