Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor, lecturer, tutor
Joanna Mitchell
Contact via Email is the best method to contact me. If the matter cannot be resolved over email, arrangements can be made to discuss the matter in person.
Wednesdays, 2pm, W3A-339
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
LAWS259 or LAW409 or LAW459 or LAW509
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines global, regional and issue specific intergovernmental organisations and their impact on a range of international issues. It considers issues common to all these organisations, such as their rights, responsibilities, membership and financing, as well as analysing their operation in specific areas, such as peace and security, the environment and law of the sea.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All written assessments in the unit are to be submitted electronically (via turnitin). Plagiarism detection software is used in this unit. Students need access to a secure and reliable server for access to iLearn and submission of assessment tasks.
In the absence of a successful application for special consideration due to a disruption to studies, any assessment task submitted after its published deadline will not be graded and will receive a mark of zero. Applications for a Disruption to Studies are made electronically via ask.mq.edu.au and should be accompanied by supporting documentation. Students should refer to the Disruption to Studies policy for complete details of the policy and a description of the supporting documentation required.
Word limits will be strictly applied and work above the word limit will not be marked.
All written work should be referenced in accordance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC3) available here.
Detailed marking rubrics are available on iLearn. Failed papers will be double marked.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Paper | 50% | No | 5pm, Friday 5 May 2017 |
Online quiz | 20% | No | 10pm, Monday 5 June 2017 |
Reflective Analysis | 30% | No | 5pm, Friday 9 June 2017 |
Due: 5pm, Friday 5 May 2017
Weighting: 50%
You are required to submit a written research paper of no more than 2,500 words (excluding footnotes). Substantive commentary is not to be included in footnotes. A bibliography is not required.
A list of topics will be posted on the course iLearn page during Week 1 from which you are to select one topic for the research paper.
The research paper requires independent legal research, critical analytical ability, and coherent legal writing and presentation skill. Papers will be assessed against the rubric posted on iLearn page.
The research paper is to be submitted via Turnitin.
Due: 10pm, Monday 5 June 2017
Weighting: 20%
The online quiz comprises 40 multiple choice questions. Each question is worth 0.5 marks. The questions may cover all course material.
You have one hour to complete the quiz. The quiz is timed and cannot be paused.
The quiz will be available for students to complete any time between 5pm and 10pm on Monday 5 June 2017.
Note: the deadline for completion is 10pm on Monday 5 June 2017. Therefore, you should allow sufficient time to complete the quiz prior to the deadline.
A practice quiz will be available earlier in the semester so you can familiarise with navigation and operations of the quiz.
Due: 5pm, Friday 9 June 2017
Weighting: 30%
You will be asked in tutorial groups in week 1 to create a hypothetical international organisation in response to a current global issue. Tutorial groups will discuss throughout the session the development of the hypothetical international organisation with reference to topics 1-12.
You will be required to prepare a reflective analysis of the tutorial discussion with reference to the law of international organisations. The reflective analysis is your response to the tutorial discussion within the context of the course materials and contemporary issues arising in the law of international organisations. You will need to actively participate in tutorials throughout the semester to maximise your ability to complete this assessment task.
A guide to reflective writing is available on learn and submissions will be assessed against the rubric on iLearn.
The reflective analysis is to be no more than 1,500 words (excluding footnotes). Substantive commentary is not to be included in footnotes. A bibliography is not required.
The reflective analysis is to be submitted via Turnitin.
Note: you are encouraged to work on this assessment task throughout the semester. It should be largely complete by the conclusion of tutorials in week 12.
Technology Used
Lectures are available on Echo via iLearn. Students are not required to attend a lecture in person.
An iLearn page will be available for this unit.
Delivery
Internal students are expected to attend one one-hour tutorial each week.
The location and time of classes available for internal students are provided in the University's Timetable.
The topics to be discussed in each lecture and tutorial are outlined in the Unit Schedule (below).
Note: tutorials commence in week 1, session 1, 2017.
Required Textbook
Recommended Texts
The following are useful texts that students are encouraged to consult during the course of the unit. Copies are on Reserve in the Library:
The following schedule is indicative only and may be subject to change:
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie Law School Assessment Policy
In the absence of a successful application for special consideration due to a disruption to studies, any assessment task submitted after its published deadline will not be graded and will receive a mark of zero. Applications for a Disruption to Studies are made electronically via ask.mq.edu.au and should be accompanied by supporting documentation. Students should refer to the Disruption to Studies policy for complete details of the policy and a description of the supporting documentation required.
Word limits will be strictly applied and work above the word limit will not be marked.
All assessments in the unit are to be submitted electronically. Plagiarism detection software is used in this unit.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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