LAW5439 Sexual and gender minorities and human rights
Faculty of Law
LAW5439 Sexual and gender minorities and human rights 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 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5439
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5439
No unit lists LAW5439 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
This unit explores a range of controversial developments in the laws relating to sexual minorities around the world, and evaluates them, using international human rights norms, in order to enhance students' understanding of the way in which international law protects and promotes the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people. Students will analyse contemporary issues such as same-sex marriage/relationship recognition, criminalisation of homosexuality, anti-discrimination laws, hate-based violence 'gay propaganda' prohibitions. Students will critique the work on the UN in this field and consider cultural relativisms arguments before examining what, if any, reforms might be necessary to better protect the rights of LGBTI persons.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5439.
Assessment
- Project planOther20%
- PodcastOther20%
- Research assignment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of international human rights law in relation to sexual minorities with creativity and initiative to new situations for further learning;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to international, regional and local approaches to the rights of sexual minorities;
- 3
Analyse the effectiveness of international human rights law in protecting and promoting the rights of sexual minorities;
- 4
Critically evaluate cultural relativist arguments against respecting the rights of sexual minorities in certain parts of the world;
- 5
Conduct research in relation to sexual minorities based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods; and
- 6
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to sexual minorities.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per semester (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
LAW5439 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5439?
LAW5439 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5439 offered?
LAW5439 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does LAW5439 have an exam?
No. LAW5439 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5439?
LAW5439 is part of Global society and human rights; and Health law and community.