Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Potential students not currently enrolled at University, or who are currently enrolled but have not completed 150 points of study should contact the Manager, Academic Administration - Law about a possible pre-requisite waiver.
Introduction
The governance of business corporations is one of the most pressing challenges for all societies. Corporations are engines of economic development and prosperity, yet also are sometimes implicated in concerns relating to human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and other ethical issues. A global movement for corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged in recent decades, seeking to grapple with these challenges. Focusing on relevant developments in Australia and some international examples, this course examines the philosophical underpinnings of CSR and how it is shaped by law (eg business law, environmental regulation and human rights) as well as voluntary business codes. The unit's subject-matter is explored in depth through topical case studies of sectors and issues including the food industry, the "beauty" industry, socially responsible finance and climate change. The unit is conducted through a mix of lectures, class discussions, films, role-plays, problem exercises, and other participatory activities.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law |
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| Unit code | LAW642 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Professor Benjamin Richardson |
| Teaching staff | Professor Benjamin Richardson |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Completion of 150 points of university study (ie. 12 x 12.5 point units)
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | A weekly two hour lecture and a bi-weekly 1 hour tutorial |
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| Assessment | Class participation (20%); coursework (30%); final examination (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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