LAW4691 Comparative election law
Faculty of Law
LAW4691 Comparative election law is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2023. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 2 other tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for LAW4691. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before LAW4691
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW4691
No unit lists LAW4691 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed at least 60 credit points of law study.
Overview
The unit will examine the administration and operation of elections in both established and emerging democracies. We will compare and contrast various countries’ granting of the right to vote, restrictions on that right, design of electoral institutions, regulation of political parties, organization of political campaigns, regulation of campaign finance, and provision of judicial review of election-related issues, among other topics. We will also examine the increasing risk of cyberattacks and other forms of foreign interference in elections. Students should complete the unit with a strong appreciation for the diversity of electoral institutions and arrangements, and informed opinions about potential reform proposals.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for LAW4691.
Assessment
- Class participationParticipation15%
- Research assignment50%
- Take-home examTake home exam35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Investigate and analyse information relevant to the understanding of election law at both a national and trans-national level.
- 2
Evaluate the effectiveness of election law as a means to articulate, deliver and regulate a range of democratic rights.
- 3
Demonstrate knowledge of election law and the diversity of electoral institutions and arrangements.
- 4
Draw on topical legal knowledge to formulate responses to problems arising from the application of election laws in a range of contexts.
- 5
Contribute to the discussion of key legal issues relating to election law and its reform.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This unit will involve 36 hours of contact hours (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester-long).
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 LAW4691?
LAW4691 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4691 offered?
LAW4691 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does LAW4691 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.