| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS13-538 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Animal Law is an elective subject in undergraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. Students enrolled in this subject will examine the ethical and legal issues arising out of the commercial and recreational use of animals and animal products. The subject introduces a range of practical and theoretical perspectives on the way in which we think about animals, with a focus on legal regulation animal industries and ethical theories of animal rights. Attention will also be given to international developments and students will explore practical ways in which lawyers may advance the interests of animals.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Critically review various philosophical theories underpinning the relationship between humans and animals.
- Conceptually map the historical development of animal law.
- Interpret the regulatory regimes that apply to different categories of animals in Australia.
- Forecast and cross-examine proposals for law reform.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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| Restrictions: |
Students must be admitted into a Bachelor law degree or Bachelor of Laws combined degree or be an approved Law Study Abroad OR Law exchange student. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |