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Comparative Constitutional Law in Asia (LAWS90292)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
June
Lecturer
Chien-Chih Lin (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Along with the globalisation and the development of constitutionalism, comparative constitutional law has become an important subject in the field of constitutional research.
Comparative constitutional studies focus not only on constitutional texts but, more crucially, on constitutional politics. Issues including unconstitutional constitutional amendments, abusive constitutionalism, constitutional remedies and governance, and the judicialisation of politics have become extremely popular among students of comparative constitutional law. Even for those that focus on constitutional texts, new research methods, such as large-N empirical legal studies, have been adopted.
In this subject, you will become familiar with the literature of comparative constitutional law. Using the research method discussed in the very first class, you will analyse several important topics in comparative constitutional law and undertake reflection on domestic constitutional development.
Principal topics will include:
- Introduction and research methods
- Constitutions
- Constitutions in authoritarian regimes and unconstitutional amendments
- Judicial review, including in authoritarian regimes
- Proportionality
- Constitutional remedies
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Assess suitable research methods widely adopted in comparative constitutional law, and choose one.
- Appraise with literature and engage in a critical dialogue with conventional wisdom in this field.
- Differentiate between key ideas and analyse in comparative constitutional law.
- Evaluate domestic constitutional development by comparing Australia with other jurisdictions.
Generic skills
- Students will exhibit an advanced understanding of various fields of comparative constitutional law. This skill will empower students to address challenges such as constitutional controversies, judicial review in authoritarian regimes, and the judicialisation of politics in Asia.
- Research and Information Literacy: Students will be proficient in navigating the literature of comparative constitutional law and employing appropriate research methods to study constitutional developments, such as large-N empirical legal studies. This skill will enable them to stay updated with the evolving landscape of constitutionalism in Asia.
- Critical Analysis and Evaluation: Students will be able to critically analyse and evaluate the legal systems of East and South East Asia, as well as constitutional texts and practices, considering their social, political, and economic contexts. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of different legal approaches and constitutional frameworks, and identify potential issues such as unconstitutional amendments or abusive constitutionalism.
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students should have some familiarity with constitutional law before enrolling in this subject. A background in the social sciences will also be helpful.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class Participation | Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Research Paper
| Wednesday 21 August 2024 | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- June
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours Pre teaching start date 30 May 2024 Pre teaching requirements Please refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences. Teaching period 27 June 2024 to 3 July 2024 Last self-enrol date 13 November 2023 Census date 28 June 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 July 2024 Assessment period ends 21 August 2024 June contact information
Lecturer
Chien-Chih Lin (Coordinator)
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352), International: +(61 3) 9035 5511
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
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This subject has a quota of 30 students.
Enrolment is on a 'first in' basis. Waitlists are maintained for subjects that are fully subscribed.
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- To currently enrolled Graduate Diploma and Masters students with a satisfactory record in their degree
- To other students enrolling on a single subject basis, eg Community Access Program (CAP) students, cross-institutional study and cross-faculty study.
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Last updated: 19 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Specialist materials will be made available via the LMS during the pre-teaching period.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Laws Course Graduate Diploma in Laws Course Graduate Diploma in Asian Law - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 April 2024