LAWS8122 Special Topics in International Law:
LAWS8122 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Law School |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Laws |
| Offered in | Winter Session, 2012 and Autumn Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is a 'hollow log' and the content may vary from year to year. It is designed to accommodate visiting lecturers or to trial a course before introducing it into the full curriculum.
In 2012, the topic will be International Child LawInternational Child Law: Over the past ten years the concept of children’s rights has received a greater amount of attention in legal discourse. Internationally, investigations into child labour, child sexual exploitation and child abductions appear to be increasing at an exponential rate. In many nations of the Western world, reports of prostituted juveniles, young offenders accused of violent crimes and harms related to the new technologies have impacted on communities. In the South and in many countries in transition, the incidents of child soldiers, child sex tourism and trafficking of young people seem continuously to be highlighted in the media. Jurisprudence developing from the decisions of domestic courts, administrative tribunals and within international fora have provided insights into policy issues while at the same time offering contradictory messages on the legal responsibility and status of children. Because of this, there is a need to better understand the current status of the law and what your role may be – as lawyers, advocates or simply as concerned members of civil society – in ensuring that the rights of all citizens are respected, regardless of their age. It has been said that the phrase "children’s rights" is a slogan in search of a definition. This course will attempt to find its meaning by surveying the history and legal development of children’s rights internationally, while offering a pragmatic approach to its application. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the Wattle course site prior to the commencement of the course. |
| Workload |
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery over 5 days) |
| 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 |
| Requisite Statement |
LAWS8182 / LAWS8256 Principles of International Law |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in International Law, Graduate Diploma in International Law, Master of International Law, Master of International Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Legal Studies, and Master of Laws |
| Other Information |
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| Academic Contact | Graduate Administration and Mark Hecht |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
