2803 (v.6) Law (Social Issues) 210

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Area:	School of Business Law
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	An introduction to the legal system of Western Australia, courts, tribunals and legal proceedings. The law as it relates to social welfare practice, for example - family law, welfare law, criminal law, consumer protection, workers compensation, child protection, mental health legislation and administrative law.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Developed the ability to work alongside legal personnel - be they lawyers, court officers, police. Gained an insight into the way the law is and how it works. Developed the ability to competently discuss legal issues with the specialists.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bates et al, (1996), The Australian Social Worker and the Law, 4th ed. Sydney, Law Book Company. Carvan, J., (1996), Social and Welfare Law. Sydney, Butterworths.
Unit Texts:	The Law Handbook (WA) , 4th ed. Sussex Street Community Law Service. This text is only available from the Centre, 29 Sussex St East Victoria Park and is not available from Curtin bookshop. The price of the book is $40.00. Check the days and hours thatthe office is open. Please note that the office is closed between 1-2 for lunch. Please take the correct money as change is not kept on the premises. Law Social Work 210 Syllabus Book. (2000), Perth, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Class group tutorials 20%. Court visit and written summary 20%. Examination 40%. Multiple choice test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y