LAW5381 Human rights advocacy
Faculty of Law
LAW5381 Human rights advocacy is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate 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
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5381
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5381
No unit lists LAW5381 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
It is one thing to know about human rights law, but another to be an effective advocate. This unit addresses what human rights advocacy is, how to develop a human rights advocacy strategy and how to be an effective human rights advocate.
The unit skillfully balances in-depth academic analysis of the topic with case studies illustrating the successful implementation of human rights advocacy strategies. Students will study a diverse array of advocacy approaches, including courtroom advocacy as part of strategic litigation, advocacy within the United Nations and community and political advocacy for law reform.
The unit provides students with an opportunity to research, develop and practice their own human rights advocacy skills.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5381.
Assessment
- Project plan and presentationPresentation20%
- PodcastOther20%
- Research paper or advocacy positionAssignment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrated application of deep knowledge and understanding of a contemporary human rights issues so that you can effectively advocate on that issue.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to human rights issues (domestic and international) so that you can apply the research to a contemporary human rights issue.
- 3
Conduct research into how to develop a human rights advocacy strategy and how to effectively implement such a strategy.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate a human rights advocacy strategy.
- 5
Develop a persuasive and compelling podcast on a contemporary human rights issue for a diverse range of audiences.
- 6
Collaborate effectively to plan, negotiate, develop and effectively communicate a persuasive project and/or advocacy position in written and oral form.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 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). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point 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.
Where it fits
LAW5381 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5381?
LAW5381 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5381 offered?
LAW5381 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does LAW5381 have an exam?
No. LAW5381 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5381?
LAW5381 is part of Dispute resolution; and Global society and human rights.