Australian Legal Studies Student Tutorial Book Semester 2
Australian Legal Studies
Student Tutorial Book
Semester 2
2013
Australian Legal Studies
Course
Semester Two
Tutorial Format
1 session of 1.5 hours duration per week
There is one tutorial session each week and each session will focus on topics from the previous weeks lecture. For example, in week 2 the tutorial will discuss topics covered in the lecture for week 1.
The topics for each weeks lecture and the reading you are expected to do for that lecture are set out in the “Outline and Reading Guide”.
As well as reading from the set textbooks you also need to read the additional readings and resource materials for each unit. These materials are located in the separate Legal
Studies Supplementary Material booklet which accompanies this Tutorial Program.
The questions which you will discuss or present in your tutorials are listed in this
Tutorial Program. Before each tutorial you must complete the suggested reading for that week and then prepare formal, written answers to the questions.
You are expected to take an active part in these tutorials by discussing the topics and by raising questions. You will also be given regular writing and a team oral task to complete in tutorials and are expected to refer to decided cases in your answers.
It is essential that you prepare for these tutorials by completing both the reading and writing tasks. This will ensure your success in the program.
UNSW Foundation Studies
1
ALS Tutorial Book Semester 2
Australian Legal Studies
Course Outcomes
Rationale
Australian Legal Studies introduces students to the Australian constitutional and legal framework. It assumes no previous knowledge. The course examines some detail of the major topic areas that students can expect to encounter at undergraduate level. Students will gain a clear awareness of the important institutions and processes in the Australian and Global legal environment and be exposed to current political and legal
Student Tutorial Book
Semester 2
2013
Australian Legal Studies
Course
Semester Two
Tutorial Format
1 session of 1.5 hours duration per week
There is one tutorial session each week and each session will focus on topics from the previous weeks lecture. For example, in week 2 the tutorial will discuss topics covered in the lecture for week 1.
The topics for each weeks lecture and the reading you are expected to do for that lecture are set out in the “Outline and Reading Guide”.
As well as reading from the set textbooks you also need to read the additional readings and resource materials for each unit. These materials are located in the separate Legal
Studies Supplementary Material booklet which accompanies this Tutorial Program.
The questions which you will discuss or present in your tutorials are listed in this
Tutorial Program. Before each tutorial you must complete the suggested reading for that week and then prepare formal, written answers to the questions.
You are expected to take an active part in these tutorials by discussing the topics and by raising questions. You will also be given regular writing and a team oral task to complete in tutorials and are expected to refer to decided cases in your answers.
It is essential that you prepare for these tutorials by completing both the reading and writing tasks. This will ensure your success in the program.
UNSW Foundation Studies
1
ALS Tutorial Book Semester 2
Australian Legal Studies
Course Outcomes
Rationale
Australian Legal Studies introduces students to the Australian constitutional and legal framework. It assumes no previous knowledge. The course examines some detail of the major topic areas that students can expect to encounter at undergraduate level. Students will gain a clear awareness of the important institutions and processes in the Australian and Global legal environment and be exposed to current political and legal
References: Alderson P (2006) Legal Dictionary for Australians,2nd ed. Carvan, John (2010) Understanding the Australian Legal System 6th ed. Lawbook Co. Sydney Chew Charles YC (2008) Business Law Guidebook 1st ed Oxford