University College Program
2016 Unit Information
HIR102 POLITICS AND LAW School of Social Sciences
Extension Unit
Unit Description
Learning Objectives
Admission
Requirements
Teaching Pattern/Assessment
TE/ATAR
UTAS
Credit
The unit aims to extend and deepen
students’ learning within TCE Legal Studies in
relation to the topics of Federalism,
International Law and Law Reform.
1.
This unit is available
to any student
completing level 3
TCE Legal Studies
This unit will be delivered face-to-face at three
workshops and)
Results in
this unit will
not
contribute
to TE/ATAR.
Students will complete preparatory guided
readings and related online activities on
these areas in advance of attendance at
workshops designed to enhance students’
understanding and evaluation of the topics.
The workshops will comprise lecture(s) and
various follow-up activities (e.g. role-plays,
simulated parliamentary debates) aimed at
enabling students’ practical application of
fundamental principles and theories in
relation to the subject matter.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Demonstrate understanding of the core characteristics
of Australian Federalism, its pros and cons and how it
differs to other Federal models
Capacity to evaluate the historical development of the
division of powers in the Australian system
Demonstrate understanding of the importance of the
Australian Constitution in the federal system
Demonstrate understanding of the source of
International Law and the role of its key institutions
Capacity to evaluate the role and limitations of
International Law in maintaining order in international
politics
Demonstrate understanding of the conditions that give
rise to law reform including changing social values, new
concepts of justice and new technology
Capacity to examine and evaluate the role and operation
of agencies of reform, including law reform commissions
parliamentary committees, interest/pressure groups,
government organisations and media
Students under 18
years of age require
permission from a
parent for
admission and
enrolment into this
unit.
This unit is available
HECS free.
FEDERALISM: 10.00 – 1.30 pm
Hobart: (Sandy Bay campus): Sunday, March 20th
- Social Sciences Building, Room 210
Launceston: (Newnham campus): Saturday, April
2nd - Faculty of Arts Building, Room 142
Cradle Coast: (Cradle Coast campus): Sunday,
April 3rd – Administration Building, Room 203
INTERNATIONAL LAW: 10.00 – 1.30 pm
Hobart (Sandy Bay campus): Sunday, May 1st
Social Sciences Building, Room 210
Launceston (Newnham campus): Saturday, May
7th - Faculty of Arts Building, Room 142
Cradle Coast (Cradle Coast campus): Sunday, May
8th - Administration Building, Room 203
LAW REFORM 10.00 am – 2.30 pm
Hobart (Sandy Bay campus): Sunday, June 5th Social Sciences Building, Room 210
Launceston (Newnham campus): Saturday, June
11th - Faculty of Arts Building, Room 142
Cradle Coast (Cradle Coast campus): Sunday, June
12th - Administration Building, Room 203
Successful
completion
of this unit
will gain 25%
credit in a
Bachelor of
General
Studies.
University College Program
2016 Unit Information
HIR102 POLITICS AND LAW School of Social Sciences
Unit Contact details:
Unit Co-ordinators:
Law: Associate Professor Rick Snell
Politics and International Relations: Dr
Matt Killingsworth
Phone:
6226 2062 (Rick Snell)
62261062 (Matt Killingsworth)
Email:
Matt.Killingsworth@utas.edu.au
R.Snell@utas.edu.au
Faculty of Arts Unit Enquiries:
Lorise Clark
Partnership Development Officer
Email:
Lorise.Clark@utas.edu.au
Phone:
6226 1508
Enrolment Enquiries:
Arts Student Central
6226 7814
IT Enquires (Mylo/UTAS Email):
6226 1818 or 1300 304 903
Student Enrolment Information:
This unit requires the completion of a UTAS Admission and Enrolment form and the Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP
form. Please note the Request for Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form is required even though your particular program does not
incur any fees*. We require the information in this form for Government reporting purposes. Once this process is completed, you will be
provided with an email address and login. These will allow you to use UTAS facilities such as the library, and access the online learning
content (via MyLo). Please contact Arts Student Central on 6226 7814 to obtain these forms.
You may withdraw from the unit at any time without any financial or academic penalty. You will not be disadvantaged should you not wish
to continue with your studies after enrolment.
(*International students are advised to contact Arts Student Central on 6226 7814 for more information about their eligibility into the UTAS
College Program for 2016).
Extension Unit