Arts

HPA242

2010  HPA242  Law, Society and Morality

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HPA342

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HPA242 Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This is a fully on-line unit in applied philosophy. Students will consider the relationship between the individual and the State, which encompasses the relations between one's personal life, fellow citizens and the law. The unit begins with an introduction to some philosophical accounts of the basis of social life and the moral justification of law. It goes on to consider a range of contemporary social issues. Many of the debates canvassed in the unit concern the scope of personal liberty, especially in relation to sexuality and the family. Topics include morality within the family; sexuality and marriage law; reproductive rights, surrogacy and the law; sado-masochism and assault.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: HPA242 - 2,000-word assignment (40%), online tutorial participation equivalent to a minimum of 1000 words (20%), 2-hr exam (40%).
HPA342 - 2,500-word assignment (40%), online tutorial participation equivalent to a minimum of 1000 words (20%), 2-hr exam (40%),

TEACHING PATTERN: web-based delivery only, includes online tutorials.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Fully online - H,I,L,N,W
This unit is taught entirely online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	25% level 100 Philosophy or, where appropriate, 12.5% level 100 Philosophy and 12.5% level 100 Arts
M.Excl	HHP271/371, HSP212/312

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Staff from School of Philosophy

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