LAW5303 · Current issues in child law

Overview

This unit focuses on the law concerning children, at a domestic, regional, and international level. It will provide an in-depth analysis of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, its strengths and weaknesses, and the challenges for the full realisation of children’s rights in the 21st Century. In doing so, it will explore the exercise (and limits) of child autonomy and decision-making, as well as the relationship between children, parents, and the state.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts and policies underlying children’s rights on an international level, as well as the current challenges and debates under Australian law.
2. Critically analyse and convincingly respond to current debates in children’s rights.
3. Investigate, interpret and synthesise complex information relating to children’s rights, and use this as the basis for the articulation of compelling legal argument.
4. Communicate effectively and persuasively in both oral and written forms to a range of audiences on topics relevant to children’s rights.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.