LAW5603 Comparative cyberlaw
Faculty of Law
LAW5603 Comparative cyberlaw is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5603
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- LAW5336Law of the internet
After LAW5603
No unit lists LAW5603 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit introduces students to comparative analysis of the law and social issues arising from the use of the Internet for commerce, education and entertainment. The unit will address complex legal and policy issues in areas such as jurisdiction, Internet governance, electronic contracting, content regulation and copyright. There will be sufficient flexibility to examine new issues as they arise.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5603.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the law relating to the internet, demonstrating sophisticated awareness of the theoretical and policy concerns underpinning key areas of comparative cyberlaw;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information concerning the application of selected areas of the law to the Internet;
- 3
Conduct research into issues relating to the application of comparative law and policy to the Internet; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to solve complex problems relating to technology, law and policy.
Workload and teaching
Students are required to attend 36 hours of lectures over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.
Where it fits
LAW5603 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5603?
LAW5603 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5603 offered?
LAW5603 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Which majors and minors include LAW5603?
LAW5603 is part of Global society and human rights; Technology and innovation; and Transnational economic regulation.