law3hrl human rights law
HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
LAW3HRL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this unit study the core elements and fundamental issues in international and Australian human rights law. We consider the philosophical basis that underlies the international human rights framework, and then examine various methods for the enforcement or realisation of human rights at both an international and domestic level. We consider case studies in the areas of civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, and the field of emerging rights..
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and LAW2STA or Subject Coordinator approval required for non law students.
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 | International law of human rights 2nd edition | Prescribed | Nolan, McBeth, and Rice 2017 | Oxford University press, Latest edition |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Summarise and assess the central principles which led to the creation of specific human rights-focused laws and treaties.
- Activities:
- Seminar Exercises Research Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Interpret and evaluate the different legislative and international law instruments which protect a selection of human rights.
- Activities:
- Seminar Exercises Seminar Presentation Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Select legal principles and instruments to create and defend solutions to human rights problems.
- Activities:
- Seminar Exercises, Seminar Presentation, Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Demonstrate an ability to follow instructions and academic conventions in completing set tasks
- Activities:
- Annotated Bibliography, Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size108
Enrolment information TEACHING CAPACITY QUOTA
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annotated bibliography (mid semester, formative assessment- maximum of 1000 words) | maximum 1,000 words | 20 | 04 |
| Group seminar exercises (5 in-class group exercises worth 3 per cent each - 250 words each) | 250 words each | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One group presentation; 10 to 20 minutes (1000 word equivalent) | 3-4 students in each group (1000 word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03 |
| Research Assignment(end of semester - 1500 word equivalent) | maximum 1,500 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |