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Contemporary Issues in Law and Society
CORE11-121

SUBJECT OVERVIEW


Level:Undergraduate Subject
Faculty/School:Faculty of Law
Semesters Offered:May 2013 - Standard
September 2013 - Standard
January 2014 - Standard
Credit Value:10 credit points
Subject Enquiries:Faculty of Law
Telephone: +61 7 5595 2008
Email: law@bond.edu.au
Study Abroad availability:Available to Study Abroad students
Subject Outline:May 2013  [ Standard ]

Synopsis

Contemporary Issues in Law & Society is not a technical law subject. It has been designed for students from all Schools as part of the University's CORE program. It explores some of the political controversies which surround law, such as euthanasia;abortion; pornography; the new reproductive technologies; native title; government regulation of corporations; criminal investigations and trials; discrimination and affirmative action. The plan of topics may be varied if new controversial issues emerge during the course of the semester. All Bond Bachelor degree students must complete either this subject or CORE11-120 Cultural and Ethical Values.