Hobart
Introduction
Provides a sociological perspective on the relationship between law and society through a critical analysis of the basic processes of law, issues of social power and legal institutions, and law reform and social change. The unit focuses on understanding legal practices and decision-making, the challenges in defining and implementing rights, the effectiveness of regulation, the “crisis” being experienced by civil courts, and the challenges facing the legal profession.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Sociology of Law |
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| Unit code | HGA307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Dr Max Travers |
| Teaching staff | Dr Max Travers |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HAF209, HAF309
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: 2 lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly Off Campus: Online lecture recordings and online participation |
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| Assessment | 500 word assignment or equivalent (10%), 3,000 word assignment (40%), 2 hr exam (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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