76904 Price International Media Law Moot
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 70120 Legal Method and Research OR 70102 Foundations of Law
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
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Description
The Monroe E. Price International Media Law Moot aims to expand knowledge in international media law and policy.
Students will develop expertise in arguing a case before an international bench of judges from different legal systems and backgrounds.
Participants in the international rounds operate in a world where a Universal Court of Human Rights has been established to ensure the citizens of the United Nations are enjoying the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In this world, the Universal Court of Human Rights substitutes all jurisdictions of all other regional courts and becomes the final adjudicator when all national remedies have been exhausted.
Students participating in the moot gain an understanding of issues of international human rights, US constitutional law and the law of various nations as they impact on freedom of speech, privacy and regulation of media content.
The international rounds are held at Oxford University and involve teams from law schools in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US.
UTS: Law calls for expressions of interest from students in July each year.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | understand the legal regulation of the media content and free speech in international human rights law and the law of various jurisdictions; |
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| 2. | research and critically analyse legal principles from a variety of sources of law; |
| 3. | clearly and succinctly develop legal arguments in written submissions cooperatively with others; |
| 4. | demonstrate advanced advocacy skills. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes:
- Legal Knowledge
A coherent understanding of fundamental areas of legal knowledge including the Australian legal system, social justice, cultural and international contexts and the principles and values of ethical practice. (1.0) - Critical Analysis and Evaluation
A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively including an ability to identify and articulate legal issues, apply reasoning and research, engage in critical analysis and make reasoned choices. (3.0) - Communication and Collaboration
Effective and appropriate communication skills including highly effective use of the English language, an ability to inform, analyse, report and persuade using an appropriate medium and message and an ability to respond appropriately. (5.0)
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Participation in the Monroe E. Price International Law Moot Competition
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 |
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| Weight: | 100% |
