In 2014 this special topic will be "International Child Law"
Over the past ten years the concept of children’s rights has received a greater amount of attention in legal discourse. Internationally, investigations into child labour, child sexual exploitation and child abductions appear to be increasing at an exponential rate.
In many nations of the Western world, reports of prostituted juveniles, young offenders accused of violent crimes and harms related to the new technologies have impacted on communities. In the South and in many countries in transition, the incidents of child soldiers, child sex tourism and trafficking of young people seem continuously to be highlighted in the media. Jurisprudence developing from the decisions of domestic courts, administrative tribunals and within international foray has provided insights into policy issues while at the same time offering contradictory messages on the legal responsibility and status of children.
Because of this, there is a need to better understand the current status of the law and what role can be played – as lawyers, advocates or simply as concerned members of civil society – in ensuring that the rights of all citizens are respected, regardless of their age.
It has been said that the phrase "children’s rights" is a slogan in search of a definition. This course will attempt to find its meaning by surveying the history and legal development of children’s rights internationally, while offering a pragmatic approach to its application.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
A participant who has successfully completed this course should have:
- A mastery of theoretical knowledge associated with the Law of the Sea and able to critically reflect on scholarship in the field;
- Cognitive, and technical skills and able to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information problems, concepts and theories associated with the law of the sea;
- Cognitive, and technical skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level;
- Communication and technical research skills in the law of the sea
Other Information
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Indicative Assessment
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the Wattle course site prior to the commencement of the course.
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Workload
Students are expected to spend approximately 10-12 hours a week prior to the commencement of the course for seminar preparation and after the course in order to complete assignments.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
The prescribed text for this course is Donald R. Rothwell and Tim Stephens, The International Law of the Sea (Hart, Oxford: 2010).
Assumed Knowledge
LAWS8253 Law of the Sea
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1554 | |
| 2014 | $2808 | |
| 2013 | $2808 | |
| 2012 | $2808 | |
| 2011 | $2778 | |
| 2010 | $2718 | |
| 2009 | $2670 | |
| 2008 | $2670 | |
| 2007 | $2670 | |
| 2006 | $2646 | |
| 2005 | $2298 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2916 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3426 |
| 2008 | $3426 |
| 2007 | $3426 |
| 2006 | $3426 |
| 2005 | $3234 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethno-Political Conflicts and International Law | ||||||
| 1595 | 01 Dec 2015 | 01 Dec 2015 | 11 Dec 2015 | 15 Jan 2016 | In Person | N/A |