James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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LA3105 - Constitutional Law
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Prerequisites: | LA1101 and LA1102 |
| Administered by: | College of Business, Law & Governance |
Subject Description
- This subject explores the relationships between the various levels of government: freedoms under the Constitution; parliament, judiciary and the separation of powers; taxation and excise duties; Australia's relationship with other countries; the commercial powers.
Learning Outcomes
- an awareness of the significance of the Constitution to legal practice and in everyday life
- develop an ability to critically appraise political institutions, and acquire an informed view of the role of law in government
- develop the ability to research and analyse primary and secondary sources
- development of written and oral communication skills
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (55% - 70%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (15%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (30%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: LA2013 and LA2014 and LA2004
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Chris Davies |
| Lecturer(s): | [Name missing] |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Chris Davies |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Salome Pretorius [Name missing] |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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