LAWS8130 The American Model of Environmental Law
LAWS8130 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Law |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Laws |
| Offered in | LAWS8130 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Objectives: To provide an introduction to key aspects of US environmental law because of its profound influence on Australian environmental law over the last forty years Content: This course will look at key pieces of US legislation – the National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and ‘Superfund’ Act – and consider the American response to Kyoto. In doing so, it will not only examine the legislation and case law but also explore larger debates about federalism, regulation and enforcement and relate this American experience to Australian law. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course. |
| Workload |
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery) |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Law |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Law, Master of Legal Studies, and Master of Environmental Law |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
