MLT324 - Transnational Study Tour
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Study Tour |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 3: Sven Gallasch |
| Cohort rule: | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite: | MLL110, MLL113, MLL114, MLL117 and MLL119 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online: pre-departure sessions and seminars (6hrs in total) |
| In-person attendance requirements: | In country: Students undertake a supervised overseas study tour (15 days of experiential learning, observational research, professional field visits and formal seminars in country) |
Note:Faculty-led Study Tours are by application only and have limited places available. Visit the Business and law study abroad website for further information and how to apply. Please contact the Faculty WIL team at bl-wil@deakin.edu.au for any enquiries. | |
Content
In our globalising world, it is necessary for students to understand legal systems other than their own. This unit will introduce students to the legal and political environment as well as legal culture and system of a foreign country. The unit equips students with an understanding and appreciation of the differing assumptions that underpin the law in a different jurisdiction, and their impact on transnational legal practice. To facilitate this immersive experience, students meet and visit key actors and institutions, both state and non-state, and experience life in the relevant country. Students will visit an array of law and governance sites which may include but are not limited to courts, law firms, universities, and government departments. Students will gain important experience in transnational learning and social skills while on the study tour.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply knowledge of the legal system and legal cultures of the destination country in domestic and comparative contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Interpret and analyse the role of state and non-state actors and institutions in governance arrangements in the destination country. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Interpret and analyse the manner in which transnational lawyers and enterprises operate in the destination country. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Critically reflect on and communicate experiences of a foreign legal system and legal culture. | GLO6: Self-management GLO8: Global citizenship |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Part A: Written reflection (self) Part B: Engagement (team discussion) | Part A: 1 Page Part B: Team discussion | 10% | TBC |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Written reflection (self) | 4000 words | 60% | TBC |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Online presentation | 15 minutes | 30% | TBC |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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