This is an interdisciplinary course involving students from the ANU College of Law and the Fenner School of the Environment and Society. Recognising that environmental issues are multifaceted, this course takes an interdisciplinary approach, providing an opportunity for students of each discipline to benefit from peer-to-peer learning, and to gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the two disciplines. Students will attend seminars on topics of interest, and work in cross-disciplinary teams on environmental issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop and apply practical legal and environmental science skills and approaches in environment and planning law.
- Research and critically analyse environmental issues, incorporating legal, scientific and First Nations' perspectives.
- Reflect on and evaluate the role of lawyers and scientists in relation to environmental issues.
- Assess current measures to promote access to environmental justice and consider improvements to achieve environmental justice.
- Evaluate the role and ability of environmental law and science to propose solutions to deliver improved environmental outcomes.
- Develop skills to advocate for the community on public interest environmental issues.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
Environmental issues are explored through peer to peer projects set by local community organisations or by the co-conveners in cross-disciplinary teams.
Other Information
Enrolment is limited with selection based on a competitive process. Application information can be located on the ANU College of Law Website.
Indicative Assessment
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course WATTLE page. (100) [LO null]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 40 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the ANU Law School to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Preliminary Reading
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Assumed Knowledge
Although not a pre requisite, completion of LAWS2201/LAWS6201 Administrative Law is highly recommended.
Knowledge covered in the content of LAWS4274 Climate Law and/or LAWS4215 Environmental Law would also be desirable.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4980 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6000 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1488 | 29 Jan 2024 | 30 Jan 2024 | 02 Feb 2024 | 16 Feb 2024 | In Person | View |
