law3ani animal law
ANIMAL WELFARE LAW AND POLICY
LAW3ANI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will consider the relationship between people and animals in ethics, law, and society. Topics to be considered will be chosen from current issuesin animal law and may include the legal classification of animals, companion animals, animals in the wild, regulation of the use of animals for food and entertainment, anti-cruelty laws, live export, animals used in scientific experimentation, zoos and circuses, international wildlife trafficking and international developments including public interest litigation in animal law. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM AND LAW2TOT or students enrolled in a non-law degree must have 60 credit points in level 1 and 60 credit points in level 2 subjects in their degree.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various | Prescribed | Various | Various |
| Media | Various | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and discuss the common law and legislation impacting on the welfare of animals
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied in animal law matters
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critique the capacity of current law to improve the welfare of animals
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Research assessment task
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate the capacity to reflect on the interaction between natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems
- Activities:
- Online presentations Prescribed and optional reading Research assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFrancine Rochford
Class requirements
Lecture/FilmWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.0 hours lecture/film per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 42
Twenty five 1.0 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory forum posts - (300 word equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research essay of 2,600 words | 65 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Quizzes (600 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Video presentation (1000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |