| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Comparative Law Project |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Law and Justice |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 090909 - International Law |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
Master of Laws Comparative Law Project aims to give Master of Laws students an opportunity to undertake a substantial project of their own choosing in comparative law. The aim of the course is to develop advanced knowledge of comparative law (or of areas of related law from different legal traditions) and advanced independent research skills, and a refined capacity to convey the conclusions of that research in a written paper. The course contributes to the Comparative Law specialisation in the Master of Laws, and enrolment is subject to the availability of a supervisor.
Synopsis
Master of Laws Comparative Law Project involves a review of the literature associated with a unique project in comparative law. Students nominate a substantial project in comparative law that may incorporate significant theoretical issues or practical experiences relevant to the student's career development. The research and writing of the project will be undertaken with the guidance of an expert supervisor.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- evaluate developments in an area of comparative law, and critically examine the relationship between those developments and contemporary legal theory or practice;
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the impact of other legal systems on the substance, theory and practice of Australian law;
- undertake, interpret and evaluate legal research using advanced legal research methodologies and techniques suitable for a comparative analysis of a field of law;
- articulate advanced knowledge of a field of comparative law in written or oral presentations.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Topics and their weighting will be determined for each student at the beginning of the semester of offer. Topics will reflect each student鈥檚 proposed project. | 100.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=LAW8751)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed 精东传媒app | 165.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
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| RESEARCH PROJECT | 100 | 100 | 19 Jun 2020 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments: Students studying this course must use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) style. For AGLC style guide enquiries, consult the AGLC manual from the USQ Library's referencing guide at or contact the Law librarian.