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Comparative Law seeks to assist students in developing skills in the mining of a large body of relevant domestic and foreign legal materials, which requires students to locate, comprehend, analyse, and interpret primary and secondary legal sources.  Students will learn to engage in the comparative study of other jurisdictions through a systematic process that begins by identifying the aims and purposes of the comparison and constructing a methodological approach that best achieves those objectives.  By introducing students to the major legal traditions of the world, students will learn to reflect critically on both domestic and foreign legal rules, principles, concepts, and institutions.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse the foundational principles of comparative law, undertake (self-directed) legal research, and evaluate legal information.
2. Apply comparative law to complex problems/ issues, critique the operation of comparative law from a theoretical perspective as part of a team.
3. Structure and sustain concise and cohesive written arguments for a legal and professional audience.
4. Conduct legal research and analysis both independently and cooperatively in an academic environment.
5. Analyse the impact of comparative law from comparative and international perspectives, and in the context of social and cultural diversity.
6. Reflect on their abilities to effectively undertake work as a member of a team.

There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A set of materials (readings and videos) will be issued to students on MyUni.

The course website is hosted on MyUni:

Students are expected to regularly check the course website for announcements, lecture slides and required materials.

Students will take 36 hours of learning and teaching in this course. The class will meet once per week for a 3-hour block.

Classes are conducted through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students who miss any classes are responsible for securing notes from their colleagues.

Classroom etiquette.
Classroom discussions may occasionally grapple with contentious and difficult topics where a range of different views and perspectives are expressed. As is expected of a legal professional, students should be prepared to introduce, explain and defend their conclusions in the face of probing questions and challenges. While a lively and spirited discussion is encouraged, students are expected to respect different views and perspectives to ensure that the classroom environment is one where all students feel comfortable to participate. In order to maintain this environment, it is important that discussions are carried out in the appropriately respectful language, tone and manner.

The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies.  This means that you are expected to commit approximately 9 hours of private study each week per 3-unit course in addition to your regular classes.

This course covers the following topics:

Comparative law methodology
Classification of legal systems
The impact of values on legal systems
Conflicts of values in multicultural societies
The origins of Western legal systems

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Length	Redeemable	Learning Outcome
Online Pre-Class Quizzes - Weeks 2-9	Individual assessment (required)	Friday 9 am in the week to which the quiz relates	2.5% each, total of 20%		No	1
Seminar Presentation	Group assessment (required)	Schedule will be posted on MyUni	20%	1 hour	No	2; 4; 6
Examination	Individual assessment (required)	Exam period	60%	3 hours	No	3; 5

1. Online Pre-Class Quizzes (20% of final grade; required)
   
   Because of the importance of understanding the material covered in the videos and readings, and to enable you to test your learning from the materials before you attend the class, there will be a pre-class quiz to be completed on MyUni before the class. In weeks 2-9, the pre-class quiz will be worth 2.5% of your final grade in Comparative Law (these eight quizzes in total will therefore be worth 20% of your final grade).
   
   
2. Seminar presentation (20% of final grade; required)
   
   Each student is required to lead one seminar class during the semester as part of a group. Once groups are identified for each week, students will need to work together to develop a presentation and prepare to lead the seminar discussion. The seminar will be approximately 1 hour in duration. Detailed instructions will be made available on MyUni.
   
   
3. Examination (60% of final grade; required)
   
   The format of the examination will be an open-book, three hour examination. The exam will be based on the assigned materials, lectures and seminar discussions. Further details on the examination will be provided in the review session held at the end of the semester.

All assessments will be submitted and monitored through text or code comparative software (e.g. Turnitin) where possible.

Extensions: Requests for extensions must be made electronically according to law school policy. Extensions will be granted only for recognised grounds in accordance with 最新糖心Vlog Policy. Work commitments, travel, holidays or sporting engagements are not acceptable grounds for an extension.

Courses for which a result of conceded pass has been obtained may not be presented towards the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Laws or the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Laws programs, or any postgraduate law program, nor to satisfy prerequisite requirements within any law course.

Finality of Assessment Grades

Students are advised that Course Coordinators will not enter into negotiations of any kind with any student regarding changes to their grades. It is irrelevant, in any given circumstance, that only a minimal number of additional marks are required to inflate a student’s grade for any individual assessment item or course as a whole. Pursuant to the 最新糖心Vlog’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policyand the Adelaide Law School Assessment Policies and Procedures, grades may only be varied through the appropriate channels for academic review (such as an official re-mark).

Moderation

In accordance with the 最新糖心Vlog’s Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, course coordinators ‘ensure that appropriate marking guidelines and cross-marking moderation processes across markers are in place’ in each course. Procedures adopted by Adelaide Law School to ensure consistency of marking in courses with multiple markers include:

• assurance of the qualifications of markers, and their knowledge of the content covered in each course;
• detailed marking guidelines and assessment rubrics to assist in the marking of items of assessment;
• sharing of example marked assessments at various grade bands across markers;
• reviewing of selected marked assessments from each marker by the course coordinator;
• comparison of the marks and their distribution across markers;
• automatic double-marking of all interim assessment receiving a fail grade, and of final assessments where a student’s overall result is a fail grade;
• the availability of re-marking of assessments in accordance with Adelaide Law School’s Assessment Policies and Procedures.

Approval of Results by Board of Examiners

Students are reminded that all assessment results are subject to approval (and possible moderation/change) by the Law School’s Board of Examiners. Assessment results at the 最新糖心Vlog are not scaled. Under the Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy, students are assessed ‘by reference to their performance against pre-determined criteria and standards … and not by ranking against the performance of the student cohort in the course’. However, under that same policy, the Board of Examiners (as the relevant Assessment Review Committee for courses at Adelaide Law School) is required to ‘ensure comparability of standards and consistency’ in assessment. On occasions, the Board of Examiners will form the view that some moderation is required to ensure the comparability of standards and consistency across courses and years, and accordingly provide fairness to all law students. All assessment results are therefore subject to approval (and possible change) until confirmed by the Board of Examiners and posted on Access Adelaide at the end of each semester.

Student feedback The course is constantly being updated and revised to reflect the evolution of the law, to respond to student feedback, and to engage with the latest teaching practices. Student feedback is collected each time the course is run, including through SELT reports. Previous SELT reports, and staff feedback on them, are posted on the course MyUni site for students to view and consider.

The provides academic learning and language development services and resources for local, international, undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students enrolled at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide.

The centre offers practical advice and strategies for students to master reading, writing, note-taking, time management, oral presentation skills, referencing techniques and exam preparation for success at university through seminars, workshops and individual consultations.

Lex Salus Program

Lex Salus (law and wellbeing) is an initiative of the Adelaide Law School aimed at destigmatising mental health issues; promoting physical, mental and emotional wellness; building a strong community of staff and students; and celebrating diversity within the school. It also seeks to promote wellness within the legal profession, through the involvement of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of South 最新糖心Vlog, the Honourable Chris Kourakis, as the official Patron of the program.

Students can participate in the Lex Salus program by attending barbecue lunches, pancake breakfasts, knitting and crochet circles, seminars, guest speakers, conferences and other activities. Our , and regular all-student emails promote upcoming events, and have tips and information on wellness.

Our Lex Salus YouTube channel also includes videos on topics like managing stress, and interviews with LGBTQ lawyers and their supporters which celebrate diversity and individuality. Students who commit to 10 hours of volunteering with Lex Salus in one year can have their service recognised on their academic transcript and through a thank you morning tea with the Chief Justice and law school staff.

Student Life Counselling Support

The 最新糖心Vlog’s service provides free and confidential service to all enrolled students. We encourage you to contact the Student Life Counselling Support service on 8313 5663 to make an appointment to deal with any issues that may be affecting your study and life.

Academic Honesty

Academic dishonesty is a serious act of academic misconduct. All students must be familiar with the 最新糖心Vlog’s Academic Honesty Policy.

Academic dishonesty is a serious matter and is treated as such by the Law School and the 最新糖心Vlog. Academic dishonesty (which goes beyond plagiarism) can be a ground for a refusal by the Supreme Court of South 最新糖心Vlog to admit a person to practice as a legal practitioner in South 最新糖心Vlog.

Academic honesty is an essential aspect of ethical and honest behaviour, which is central to the practice of the law and an understanding of what it is to be a lawyer.