Comparative Constitutional Law

Subject 730-856 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Prof Cheryl Saunders, Prof E Zoller
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be aware of the usage of comparative constitutional law generally and in Australian constitutional development
  • Be familiar with the methodology of comparative constitutional law
  • Understand the principal similarities and differences between leading western constitutional traditions in key areas
  • Be able to evaluate the relevance of comparative constitutional experience to Australian circumstances.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The concepts and uses of comparative constitutional law
  • The Australian experience with comparative constitutional law
  • Leading constitutional traditions compared:
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America
  • Sovereignty
  • Separation of powers
  • Federalism
  • Citizen and State.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (22-25 August)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (2 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-856Comparative Constitutional LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Be aware of the usage of comparative constitutional law generally and in Australian constitutional development
  • Be familiar with the methodology of comparative constitutional law
  • Understand the principal similarities and differences between leading western constitutional traditions in key areas
  • Be able to evaluate the relevance of comparative constitutional experience to Australian circumstances.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The concepts and uses of comparative constitutional law
  • The Australian experience with comparative constitutional law
  • Leading constitutional traditions compared:
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America
  • Sovereignty
  • Separation of powers
  • Federalism
  • Citizen and State.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (22-25 August)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (2 October) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A.N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Prof Cheryl Saunders, Prof E ZollerLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730856P12.500Semester 2NLawLaw730-856

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