LA3105 - Constitutional Law
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Business, Law & Governance |
This subject explores the relationships between the various levels of government:
freedoms under the Constitution; parliament, judiciary and the separation of powers;
taxation and excise duties; Australia's relationship with other countries; the commercial
powers.
Learning Outcomes
- an awareness of the significance of the Constitution to legal practice and in everyday
life;
- develop an ability to critically appraise political institutions, and acquire an informed
view of the role of law in government;
- develop the ability to research and analyse primary and secondary sources;
- development of written and oral communication skills.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (70%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (30%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
LA1101 and LA1102 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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LA2013 and LA2014 and LA2004 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
|
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External,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 38 hours online collaboration sessions - Online lectures/tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.