LAW5383 International refugee law and human rights
Faculty of Law
LAW5383 International refugee law and human rights is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- 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 human rights implications of principles and practices of international refugee protection. It examines the evolution of the international regime for refugee protection and compares application of key concepts and practices of refugee protection, amongst receiving states, including the EU. . It examines the human rights implications of asylum and non-refoulement, the refugee definition, and its elements. It analyses regional responses to refugee crises.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Law Chambers | Online |
Assessment
- Research paperResearch assignment60%
- Take-home examTake home exam40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of issues and recent developments in relation to international refugee law and responses to refugee crises with creativity and initiative for further learning and understanding
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the principles of refugee protection, in the context of comparative human rights protection
- 3
Conduct research in International Refugee Law based on knowledge of appropriate research principles 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 refugee law.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements).
Where it fits
LAW5383 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Maria O'Sullivan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5383?
LAW5383 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5383 offered?
In 2021, LAW5383 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Law Chambers, with an online option.
Does LAW5383 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5383?
LAW5383 is part of Global society and human rights.