LAW 211A/B : Public Law
Law
2020 Semester One (1203) / Semester Two (1205) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the principles and working of the New Zealand constitution, the institutions of government, the exercise of public power and relations between the citizen and the state. It surveys the various controls on public power, including the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 and supervision of public power by judicial review, and considers the place of the Treaty of Waitangi and other sources of indigenous rights in New Zealand public law.
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the structure and functioning of the New Zealand government system and of basic public law principles (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 and 6.1)
- Understand and apply the law appropriately to situations that arise. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1)
- Develop the capacity to write clearly, succinctly and in a well-organised way, demonstrating a relevant, accurate and critical appreciation of the law. (Capability 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 4.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignment | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 70% | Individual Examination |
| 4 types | 100% |
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Learning Resources
Workload Expectations
This is a standard 30-point course. Following University guidelines, a 30 point course represents about 300 hours of study. During a typical teaching week there will be 3 hours of lectures. There will also be 8 1-hour tutorials throughout the year. For the year, this amounts to 80 hours. Since the course as a whole represents approximately 300 hours of study, that leaves a total of 220 hours across the entire year for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments/exams, etc.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.