Key facts
UNE unit code: LLM500
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
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This unit explores the key methodologies and theories relevant to legal research at a postgraduate level. That research may be traditional legal as well as interdisciplinary research. You will undertake a major research project and will also critically examine the work of others.
Offerings
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Unit coordinator(s)
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- based on a highly developed understanding of the scholarship of law, demonstrate an advanced ability to intellectually engage in an in-depth discussion of complex issues applying a range of theories;
- use well-developed cognitive and creative skills to identify a research topic and question and undertake a review that analyses, consolidates and synthesises knowledge;
- use cognitive and creative skills to exercise reflective and critical thinking, and professional judgement, in demonstrating an understanding of how complex interdisciplinary knowledge and sociological methodologies may inform a discussion of the effectiveness of law in society;
- demonstrate creativity and initiative to an advanced ability to conceive, plan and implement a program of legal research; and apply a range of methods and technologies to critically analyse and evaluate information;
- demonstrate an ability to act autonomously to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas in a thesis that has been the subject of refinement and reflection, and which applies legal research and legal reasoning, together with evidence of novel or independent thought; and
- reflect on the social and ethical responsibilities associated with reporting on legal research, both related to textual analysis and empirical studies, and ensure that all findings are presented with integrity.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Essay | Yes | 15% | All offerings | No. Words: 1000 |
Oral Presentation and Online Interaction, and Peer Review | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Oral presentation and online interaction (10%) and Peer Review (10%) No. Words: 750 |
Research Proposal | Yes | 65% | All offerings | No. Words: 4000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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