Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit represents the capstone experience for Law and Society students. It engages students in a socio-legal study of the role of the advocate and activist as a creator of social and legal change. It explores the reciprocal relationship between law and social change, and social change and law, and the role of advocacy and activism in the process, particularly in a globalised and digital environment. Students study the theoretical and ethical dimensions of these phenomena, in addition to investigating advocacy, activism and change in the real world. The unit explores a number of law and society themes and emerging local and global legal and social justice issues, through case studies that may include the following areas: climate justice, inequalities in the fashion industry and animal rights. Students hear from activists and advocates across a range of topics such as social justice and environmental issues. These could include pro-bono lawyers, ‘cause' lawyers, advocate judges, lobbyists, community legal service workers, government policy officers, law reform commissioners, parliamentarians, journalists, NGOs and academics.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 core unit in the Law and Society major sequence
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical, ethical and practical dimensions of advocacy and activism as a creator of social and legal change, with reference to contemporary legal and social justice issues; (2) analyse the underlying dynamics of the interdisciplinary field of law and society, including the players and power structures and role and identity of advocates and activists at a local and global level; (3) explain and critique tools and strategies used by advocates and activists in a globalised and digital world; and (4) use judgement and initiative by developing the capacity for effective citizenship and teamwork.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation; (2) assignment; and (3) exam. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Marilyn Bromberg
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Completion of at least 78 points which must include LAWS2227 Law in Action and at least one other level two Law and Society option unit
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.