Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

LAW5160
15 Credit Points
Asian Legal and Political Systems V
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines the history, culture, judiciary, sources of law
and political structure of selected Asian countries. It highlights the
decision making process in these countries
LAW5602
15 Credit Points
Criminal Offences
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit introduces the basic concepts of criminal law and then
analyses, in detail, key elements of the criminal law in Western
Australia, including defences, excuses and justifications. It will
focus on the Criminal Code (Western Australia 1913) and various
amendments. Students will examine the substantive areas of
criminal law in so far as they relate to selected offences including
fatal offences against the person, assaults, stalking and threats.
Key elements of criminal procedure will also be covered in
examining the selected offences.
LAW5603
15 Credit Points
Criminal Offences, Defences and Procedure
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit builds upon the learning outcomes and attributes
achieved by the successful completion of Criminal Offences. This
unit analyses a broad range of defences, offences involving
multiple parties as well as the specifics of criminal procedure. In
discussing these offences, students will examine the legislative
provisions of the Criminal Code (Western Australia 1913) (with
amendments) and relevant cases. Key topics in the criminal justice
area will be identified to illustrate the need for reform of criminal
law in a range of important areas.
LAW5604
15 Credit Points
Legal Process
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit imparts basic skills in primary and secondary legal
research, legal writing and problem solving. We open by
discussing the sources of law, the way that the doctrine of
precedent operates, ratio decidendi, obiter dicta and stare decisis.
Statutes and methods of interpreting them will also be considered
at this stage. Then we move to the skills components of the course
which comprise of instruction sessions on how to read a case, how
to write a case brief, how to cite legal materials properly and how
to apply legal principles derived from case law and other sources
to a set of facts in a problem question.
LAW5605
15 Credit Points
Law of Evidence
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit examines the law of evidence in Western Australia,
examining provisions of the Western Australian Evidence Act
1906 and the Commonwealth Evidence Act 1995. Students will
be introduced to the rules relating to relevant and admissible
evidence as a means to resolve facts and issues at trial. The unit
will examine the rules relating to the competence and
compellability of witnesses, the rule against hearsay, similar fact
evidence, and the right against self-incrimination. Particular focus
on the fairness of adversarial litigation and reforms to substantive
evidence will be given.
LIB4112
15 Credit Points
Resources for Children and Young Adults
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will explore the range of fiction published for children
and young adults and the use of non-fiction for reluctant readers.
The issues associated with evaluating such resources will be
considered, as will the trends and emerging patterns of publishing.
A range of resources will be explored including print, electronic
and audiovisual formats.
LSC5002
15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 2
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This project (two unit equivalent LSC5002 and LSC5112)
requires planning and conduct of a small scale research study,
consultancy or development activity. The topic of the project may
be in any approved area of Leisure Sciences, or a focus study that
provides an evaluation of a particular service, programme or
policy.
LSC5004
15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 4
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will be investigating the diverse areas of leisure sciences
management. Topics will be chosen to broaden the student's
knowledge and understanding of leisure management approaches
to leisure services.
LSC5005
15 Credit Points
Leisure Sciences 5
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
Students will research and analyse the available literature, with
the intent of preparing a major essay that examines, in depth, an
area of interest in leisure sciences. The resulting 10,000 word
essay should be in a form suitable for submission for publication
as a journal article or conference paper. This essay can form the
basis of a literature review for the thesis.
LSC5008
15 Credit Points
Thesis Preparation
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
In this unit the student prepares a proposal for their thesis. The
purpose of a Master’s degree is for students to learn correct use of
research methodology and techniques. Students are assisted to
develop the ability to critically evaluate the literature in their field
of study. By the end of their candidature the student should
develop the ability to conceive, design, implement and evaluate a
research-based study that is consistent with the requirements
outlined in Edith Cowan University’s Doctoral and Masters by
Research Handbook.
LSC5105
30 Credit Points
Thesis Development I
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
LSC5106
30 Credit Points
Thesis Development II
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit involves the identification of an appropriate research
project, the development of a proposal and the acquisition of the
intellectual and practical skills required to undertake the project.
LSC5111
15 Credit Points
Leisure and Sport Policy Development
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
With the growing acceptance of leisure, recreation and sport
within the fabric of social services in Australia, this unit is
designed to discuss contemporary issues and public policymaking.
Issues including the environment, social justice and
deviance, equity, unemployment and the international impact of
sports are examined. The economic, political and social
significance of an expanding leisure and sports industry are taken
into account in the formulation and development of strategic
policy for leisure and sport.
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