LAW5653 Comparative election law
Faculty of Law
LAW5653 Comparative election law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5653
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5653
No unit lists LAW5653 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: LAW5000,LAW5001, LAW5002, LAW5003, LAW5004, LAW5005, LAW5006, LAW5007, LAW5008 and LAW5010.
Overview
The unit will examine the administration and operation of elections in both established and emerging democracies. We will compare and contrast various countries’ granting of the right to vote, restrictions on that right, design of electoral institutions, regulation of political parties, organization of political campaigns, regulation of campaign finance, and provision of judicial review of election-related issues, among other topics. We will also examine the increasing risk of cyberattacks and other forms of foreign interference in elections. Students should complete the unit with a strong appreciation for the diversity of electoral institutions and arrangements, and informed opinions about potential reform proposals.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5653.
Assessment
- Class participationParticipation10%
- Research assignment60%
- Take-home examTake home exam30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Research and analyse contextual information and theoretical approaches to the understanding of election law at both a national and trans-national level.
- 2
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of election law as a means to articulate, deliver and regulate a range of democratic rights in a range of case studies
- 3
Demonstrate knowledge of election law and the diversity of electoral institutions and arrangements.
- 4
Synthesise topical legal knowledge to formulate responses to complex problems arising from the application of election laws in a range of contexts
- 5
Contribute and collaborate effectively in the discussion of key legal issues relating to election law and its reform.
Workload and teaching
This unit will involve 36 hours of contact hours (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester-long).
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5653?
LAW5653 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5653 offered?
LAW5653 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Does LAW5653 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.