Social Justice (12104.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
This unit introduces students to the theory of social justice, gaining knowledge and understanding of a variety of theoretical perspectives relating to historical and current issues including systemic inequality, diversity, and inclusion. We will study challenges with which those working in the justice field are often confronted, analyse various approaches for making change, and discuss the complexities of addressing such challenges in a globalised world.
1. Identify and critique the fundamental principles, values, and notions of social justice, including concepts of diversity and difference;
2. Critically reflect on laws, policies and systems which create and continue social injustices;
3. Examine differences between the intention of policies and laws, and how those policies and laws practically affect persons/communities; and
4. Formulate proposals for addressing injustice at the individual and societal level.
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and critique the fundamental principles, values, and notions of social justice, including concepts of diversity and difference;
2. Critically reflect on laws, policies and systems which create and continue social injustices;
3. Examine differences between the intention of policies and laws, and how those policies and laws practically affect persons/communities; and
4. Formulate proposals for addressing injustice at the individual and societal level.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
11251 Foundations of Law and JusticeCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
SCB101 Bachelor of Laws students may not undertake this unit.Equivalent units
11255 Civil JusticeAssumed knowledge
Basic understanding of the Australian legal system.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Prof Alison Gerard |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Flexible | Prof Alison Gerard |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Flexible | Prof Alison Gerard |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-Campus | Prof Alison Gerard |
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
I have selected two readings per week as requisite reading. These are available in the Reading List section of the Social Justice Canvas page. Make sure you use your essential reading skills - skim, scan, read in-depth to read these ahead of the tutorial and make as much notes on them as you wish!
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
