15220 LEGAL STUDIES | ||||||||||||
Course: Legal Studies Category: A | ||||||||||||
2 units for each Preliminary and HSC Exclusions: Nil Board Developed Course | ||||||||||||
Course Description: Legal studies develops students' knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the legal system and its effectiveness in promoting a just and fair society, with a view to empowering students to participate effectively as citizens at the local, national and international level. | ||||||||||||
Main Topics Covered:
Preliminary Course: · The Legal System · The Individual and the Law · Law in practice
HSC Course: · Human rights · Criminal law · Consumer law · Family law | ||||||||||||
Particular Course Requirements: No special requirements | ||||||||||||
SKILLS/APTITUDE IMPORTANT NOT SO IMPORTANT Essay writing * Research * Oral Reporting * Practical Work * Working in a group or team * Public performance * Meeting Deadlines * | ||||||||||||
Assessment: HSC Course only
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