Law and Society (6599.4)
Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline: | Canberra Law School |
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
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Syllabus
This subject provides an introduction to the sociological study of law and justice. It reviews key concepts used in law, legal studies, and criminology, and compares different legal traditions in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia. It provides an overview of the institutions of criminal justice, as well as informal methods of regulation and social control, such as private policing. It examines formal and informal procedures for handling disputes between parties, and for defending and protecting rights. The subject may focus on selected topics of contemporary interest such as the changing role of the jury, on-line dispute resolution, police reform or child protection. Students get an opportunity to develop their own research questions and carry out empirical research. Emphasis is placed on applications of research in a policy environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Students doing this course should develop a basic familiarity with concepts in the sociological study of law and society
- improve their skills in accessing and interpreting relevant academic literature
- enhance skills in thinking critically about socio-legal issues
- develop skills in comparing institutions and practices
- enhance skills in planning and carrying out empirical research
- and enhance skills in applying research findings within a policy environment
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week
Prerequisites
None
Referenced Courses
- 107JB Associate Degree of Social Science in Justice Studies (online)
- 182JA Bachelor of Accounting
- 943AA Bachelor of Applied Economics
- 142HG Bachelor of Applied Science in Forensic Studies
- 986AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 987AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Journalism
- 988AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 125JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 801AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
- 804AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- 183JA Bachelor of Australian Politics and Public Policy
- 761AA Bachelor of Business Administration
- 762AA Bachelor of Commerce
- 111JA Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts
- 208JA Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- 279JA Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management
- 184JA Bachelor of Finance
- 209JA Bachelor of Gender and Diversity
- 185JA Bachelor of Human Resource Management
- 186JA Bachelor of International Business
- 248JA Bachelor of Justice Studies
- 394AA Bachelor of Management
- 187JA Bachelor of Marketing Management
- 124JA Bachelor of Politics and International Relations
- 210JA Bachelor of Public Administration
- 392AB Bachelor of Science
- 188JA Bachelor of Social Science
- 241JA Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws
- 200JA Diploma of Justice Studies
Referenced Majors & Minors
- MJ0144 Major in Forensic Studies (Law)
- MJ0145 Major in Forensic Studies (Psychology)
- MJ0080 Major in Law and Society
- MJ0081 Major in Law and Technology
- MJ0106 Major in Sociology and Social Policy
- MN0107 Minor in Arts Foundation
- MN0033 Minor in Criminology
- MN0150 Minor in Forensic Science
- MN0159 Minor in Gender and Diversity Foundation
- MN0119 Minor in Justice Studies
- MN0065 Minor in Law and Society
- MN0094 Minor in Social Control
- MN0148 Minor in Social Science Foundation
- MN0095 Minor in Sociology & Social Policy