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 2023. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 2 other tasks
The 2027 handbook has no page for LAW5653. This is its 2023 entry, the latest one.
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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 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
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 2023
The 2023 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
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You are required to attend 36 hours of workshops per teaching period (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
LAW5653 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
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 2023 handbook.
Does LAW5653 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5653?
LAW5653 is part of Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.