LAW5314 International environmental law
Faculty of Law
LAW5314 International environmental law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This unit examines the way in which the international community tackles existing and future environmental problems (broadly defined), including new technologies and climate change, as well as hazardous waste disposal, animal welfare, etc. International obligations and Australian domestic obligations in respect of these various environmental issues will be examined, as will the way in which these obligations subsequently penetrate into the national legal order.
An important feature of the unit is to break down the partition between international environmental law and other areas of the law. For instance international climate change law does not operate in insulation from banking and finance; International biodiversity and animal welfare issues have to operate alongside international trade law; The health, environmental and human rights obligations of companies in a corporate social responsibility (CSR) context require insight into transnational litigation, including conflict of laws.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Research assignment60%
- Take home exam40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to international environmental law and policy in response to the increasingly global, transboundary nature of ecological problems with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to foundational aspects of public international law which underpin international environmental law, including sovereignty, jurisdiction, territory and state responsibility;
- 3
Conduct research in international environmental law and major international environmental agreements based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to international environmental law.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements).
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.
Where it fits
LAW5314 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
- COMCRPLW02Extending specialist knowledge electivesCommercial and corporate lawNo reviews yet
- GLBSOCHR02Extending specialist knowledge electivesGlobal society and human rightsNo reviews yet
- LDRSUSTN02Elective unitsLeadership for sustainable developmentNo reviews yet
- PSGOVREG02Extending specialist knowledge electivesPublic sector governance and regulationNo reviews yet
- TRANSECR02Extending specialist knowledge electivesTransnational economic regulationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Gerry Nagtzaam
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5314?
LAW5314 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5314 offered?
In 2021, LAW5314 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers.
Does LAW5314 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5314?
LAW5314 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Global society and human rights; Leadership for sustainable development; Public sector governance and regulation; and Transnational economic regulation.