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Overview

How do societies deal with atrocity and its aftermath? In this subject, students are introduced to the manifold ways in which societies have faced atrocities and mass violence, including criminal trials (domestic and international), truth commissions, lustration and art works. By examining a number of case studies from across the … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Arts, Social Sciences & Commerce (Pre 2022)

School

La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Maria Elander

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Various

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically analyse theories of justice in the context of societal breakdown using a range of evaluation tools
2.
Reconceptualise justice mechanisms using case studies showing a profound understanding of the variety of reactions to atrocity and mass violence
3.
Clearly and effectively communicate analyses of issues utilising a range of critical perspectives and disciplines
4.
Demonstrate high level critical understanding of the domestic and international legal landscape in which justice and truth claims are made and tested.

Learning activities

Utilisation of presentation materials, completion of reading tasks, effective use of on-line learning tools, completion of written assessment, reflective participation in seminars.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program offered by the School of Law, or must have permission of the Director of Programs or delegate