LAW4678 International criminal justice
Faculty of Law
LAW4678 International criminal justice is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2024. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4678
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW4678
No unit lists LAW4678 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For students in a law degree you must have completed at least 60 points of law study. For students in a degree other than law you must have completed at least 96 points of study.
Overview
This unit will explore how the international community has responded to the most heinous international crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression in the context of our modern history. The successes and failures in enforcement of international crimes by States and in international tribunals and the International Criminal Court, will be considered, as will the future of international criminal justice.
Offerings in 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for LAW4678.
Assessment
- Moodle quizzesOther40%
- Take home exam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate and apply principles of international criminal law; and, in terms of those principles, critically evaluate the doctrines and processes of international criminal justice as they have developed historically.
- 2
Examine the theoretical and policy concerns underpinning the law, as well as the broader political and social context within which international criminal justice issues arise.
- 3
Analyse and interpret key documents that codify and illustrate international criminal justice.
- 4
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to international criminal justice.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students will be required to attend 36 hours of seminars, and undertake approximately an additional 108 hours of private study, including reading, class preparation and revision time over the duration of the unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4678?
LAW4678 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4678 offered?
LAW4678 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
Does LAW4678 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.