Evolving Constitutionalism in Asia

Subject LAWS70358 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

February, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • The origin of modern constitutionalism and liberalism
  • Constitutions in transitional time
  • Transnational constitutional arrangements
  • Constitutionalism in Asia: Salient features and limitations
  • Is there an Asian constitutionalism?
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the origin and expansion of modern constitutionalism against the backdrop of democratic transition, regional integration and globalisation
  • Understand how constitutions function differently in transitional social contexts
  • Understand the constitutional underpinning of transnational arrangements, including trade, technology, human rights and environmental sustainability
  • Have a better understanding of constitutional culture in many Asian states
  • Have a better understanding of the specific ways in which constitutions function in Asia.
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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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