Foundations of Law and Justice (11251.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit does two things. It examines law as a system, with particular relevance to Australia. We cover the concept of law itself; the common law tradition; the Australian Constitution; other sources of law; the reception of English law in Australia, including the ramifications of this for First Nations Australians then and now; the practice of law; and critical perspectives on the law. The unit also enhances students' skills as budding law and justice practitioners. It covers how to find the law, including its various sources; legal problem solving; statutory interpretation; the arguing of law; and writing legal materials.
1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by law and justice professionals in the workplace;
2. Explain and analyse the historical foundations and contemporary roles of Australian legal systems and institutions, including in various social and cultural contexts;
3. Develop an understanding for First Nations realities, including those that arise through the legal system, and develop cultural competence;
4. Identify, research, interpret and apply sources of law, including cases and legislation, as well as secondary sources;
5. Undertake legal reasoning to devise solutions to legal problems; and
6. Communicate the findings of legal research and analysis, in writing and orally, for a range of audiences and purposes.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected by law and justice professionals in the workplace;
2. Explain and analyse the historical foundations and contemporary roles of Australian legal systems and institutions, including in various social and cultural contexts;
3. Develop an understanding for First Nations realities, including those that arise through the legal system, and develop cultural competence;
4. Identify, research, interpret and apply sources of law, including cases and legislation, as well as secondary sources;
5. Undertake legal reasoning to devise solutions to legal problems; and
6. Communicate the findings of legal research and analysis, in writing and orally, for a range of audiences and purposes.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Skills development
Foundations of Law and Justice provides you with the core capacities to work with and within the Law and Justice sectors, skills that you will further enhance as you advance through your course.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11431 Foundations of Law and Justice GEquivalent units
6601 Legal Methods and Skills 6602 Legal SystemsAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | Flexible | Dr Juan Diaz-Granados |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | Flexible | Dr Juan Diaz-Granados |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Dr Juan Diaz-Granados |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | Flexible | Dr Juan Diaz-Granados |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Required texts:
Robin Creyke et al, Laying Down the Law (11th ed, Lexis Nexis, 2021)
Learner engagement
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Inclusion and engagement
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Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend lectures and seminars/tutorials. Attendance is essential in order to do well with the assessment items. There is a direct correlation between attendance/participation and the quality of your unit outcome.
Required IT skills
None.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
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Additional information
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