Courses & Units
Disability, Mental Health and the Law LAW231
Introduction
In the unit, you will explore the role of the law in the lives of people with disability and people with mental health conditions in Tasmania and Australia. It will introduce you to the legal and policy structures that affect this large and diverse group in many areas of life, including health and disability care, education, employment, criminal law, voting and social security. Using an interdisciplinary and international human rights framework, you will engage with a range of cultural and social approaches to disability that inform legal and policy responses to people with disability and mental health service users. You will consider the potential of law, policy and practice reform to improve rights enjoyment around the state, the country and the globe.
Summary
| Unit name | Disability, Mental Health and the Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW231 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Doctor Yvette Maker |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | 5 Week Session Feb B | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | 5 Week Session Feb B | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Week Session Feb B | 5/2/2024 | 12/2/2024 | 22/2/2024 | 10/3/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain Tasmanian and Australian disability and mental health laws in national and international context.
- Analyse the impact of key laws on the lives and human rights of people with disability and mental health service users, drawing on contemporary rights theory.
- Critically reflect on the legal and policy dimensions of issues affecting people with disability and mental health service users, and identify reform options
- Communicate clearly and construct persuasive arguments to address legal and social issues.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090999 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4x 3hr Lectures (10am-1pm) Face-to-face and online 4x 2hr Workshop (2pm-4pm Tuesday and Thursday only) 2 week intensive unit: 5/2/2024 to 15/2/2024 |
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| Assessment | Quizzes (20%)|Presentation and Briefing Paper (30%)|Research Paper (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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