This subject explores Australian refugee law and policy in a regional and international context. The subject examines the international and domestic legal frameworks for dealing with refugees. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied. Throughout the subject the role … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject explores Australian refugee law and policy in a regional and international context. The subject examines the international and domestic legal frameworks for dealing with refugees. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied. Throughout the subject the role of law in promoting refugee protection is evaluated; areas requiring reform are identified; and strategies for change considered. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate strong comprehension of international law relating to refugees and asylum seekers
2.
Demonstrate strong comprehension of Australian refugee law and policy
3.
Independently locate and appraise material relevant to resolving contemporary refugee protection problems
4.
Critically evaluate Australian refugee law and policy
5.
Demonstrate well-developed written communication skills appropriate for the dissemination of legal knowledge and ideas to legal and non-legal audiences
Learning activities
Reading, seminar discussion, problem-based assignment, research assignment
Enrolment rules
Minimum credit point requirement
Must have passed 120 credit points of LAW coded subjects
