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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines various provisions of the Australian Constitution. It focuses on: federalism, considering the financial, trading and legal relationships between States and Commonwealth; freedoms and other limitations on legislative power; and race and racism issues at a constitutional level. Students will be encouraged to consider the health of our federation; and to consider the role of rights and freedoms in limiting the power of a parliamentary majority elected by the people.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW2104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes.
On-campus students attend a weekly 2 hour seminar and 1 hour tutorial. Participation marks are awarded on the basis of contributions during seminars and tutorials. Presentations are presented during seminars.
Off-campus students access the unit via Blackboard. Lectures are recorded and students place seminar contributions and presentations on forums on Blackboard.
Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Participation | Tutorial and seminar participation | 10% |
| Presentation | Tutorial group presentation | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Participation | Online discussion and participation | 10% |
| Presentation | Online group recorded presentation | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines various provisions of the Australian Constitution. It focuses on: federalism, considering the financial, trading and legal relationships between States and Commonwealth; freedoms and other limitations on legislative power; and race and racism issues at a constitutional level. Students will be encouraged to consider the health of our federation; and to consider the role of rights and freedoms in limiting the power of a parliamentary majority elected by the people.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW2104
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes.
On-campus students attend a weekly 2 hour seminar and 1 hour tutorial. Participation marks are awarded on the basis of contributions during seminars and tutorials. Presentations are presented during seminars.
Off-campus students access the unit via Blackboard. Lectures are recorded and students place seminar contributions and presentations on forums on Blackboard.
Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Participation | Tutorial and seminar participation | 10% |
| Presentation | Tutorial group presentation | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 25% |
| Participation | Online discussion and participation | 10% |
| Presentation | Online group recorded presentation | 15% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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