Bills of Rights
Subject LAWS70334 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours. Total Time Commitment: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Contact
For the most up-to-date information about this subject, contact the Melbourne Law Masters Office by email at law-masters@unimelb.edu.au or phone 8344 6190 or alternatively visit the subject website: www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.auSubject Overview: |
Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
This subject is designed to provide a forum for discussing, analysing and debating the merits of a constitutionalised or entrenched Bill of Rights. It will inform important debates taking place in Australia and enrich that discussion by direct comparisons to Canada and other nations who have adopted different models (some constitutional and others statutory) for the protection of rights. A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Take-home examination (100%) (16-19 April) |
Prescribed Texts: | Visit the subject website for more information |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: | Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Links to further information: | http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/ |
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