LAW5480 Internet law and regulation
Faculty of Law
LAW5480 Internet law and regulation 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
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5480
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5480
No unit lists LAW5480 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081; and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
Overview
This unit will introduce you over the term to the legal issues raised by the internet. The module will begin with a discussion of the various schools of thought about the application of law to the internet. It will also familiarise you with the history of communications legislation in Australia, as well as essential case law. You will be made familiar with the dual role of communications network users as both consumers and citizens and the economic and human rights arguments pertinent to each category. This will prepare you for later comparative analysis of the case law and legislation of the United Kingdom, European Union, as well as US legislation and case law. The relevant domestic, European and international laws will be scrutinised so that you will gain an understanding of the major regulatory regimes applicable to the internet.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Class participationParticipation10%
- Group project/presentationPresentation10%
- Take home exam20%
- Research essayResearch assignment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate high-level understanding in relation to a range of theories, challenges and legal mechanisms used to regulate the internet.
- 2
Critically analyse the distinct role of cyberlaw in a range of legal contexts and frameworks, as it affects the use of the internet in both Australian and international contexts.
- 3
Identify, research and synthesise information from a range of sources in order to make informed commentary on the legal and legislative mechanisms in place for regulating the internet in Australian and international contexts.
- 4
Formulate convincing evaluations and judgement on the recent expansion of cyber law and/or its interaction with other internet laws in both Australian and international contexts.
- 5
Work collaboratively to investigate and persuasively present findings on legal problems related to legal regulation of the internet.
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
LAW5480 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chris Marsden
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5480?
LAW5480 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5480 offered?
LAW5480 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does LAW5480 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5480?
LAW5480 is part of Public sector governance and regulation; and Technology and innovation.