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Unit name Sociology of Law
Unit code HGA307
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Sociology and Criminology
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand and critically evaluate the key concepts, issues and theoretical approaches relating to the sociology of law.
  2. Use relevant sociological approaches and empirical data to discuss the relationship between law and society.
  3. Clearly communicate your ideas in written and verbal form, using appropriate sociological language and concepts.
  4. Identify and articulate your own position on key debates about law and justice.

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

Assessment

Task 1: Exam, 2 hours (50%)

Task 2: Short answers, 300 words plus newspaper report (10%)

Task 3: Main essay, 3500 words (40%)

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Textbooks

Required

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