LAW5637 · Asian legal systems

Overview

This unit is designed to examine contemporary issues in the Asian legal systems. It will examine the Asian perspectives on the rule of law, the court reform, constitutionalism, security and human rights, legal pluralism, corruption and the issue of law and development. Students in this subject will gain a comparative overview of the legal systems of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with reference to other Asian countries as appropriate.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the main and current issues of the Asian legal systems.
2. Identify and articulate complex legal issues in which economic, political, cultural and ethical values shape the development of law in Asia.
3. Articulate and critically compare aspects of Asian law and legal institutions with Australian counterparts.
4. Recognise and reflect of how Australian lawyers might adapt when dealing with Asian legal institutions and legal professionals.
5. Improve legal research and writing skills.

Workload

The minimum total workload required to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit comprises a combination of scheduled learning activities and independent study appropriate for a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning, and online engagement.

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