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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
SoCIETIE Initiative courses are open to students from any degree who are seeking to create positive change in their communities. The SoCIETIE Initiative cultivates the skillsets and mindsets to tackle complex challenges, from local community issues to global concerns. In a transdisciplinary learning environment, students, academics and practitioners will learn from each other to deepen our understanding of the world and turn knowledge into actions through collaboration with partners in the community sector and beyond. SoCIETIE @ the ANU McCusker Institute The SoCIETIE Initiative at the McCusker Institute champions So cial C hange, I mpact, E ngagement, T ransformation, I nclusion & E quity through an inclusive and flexible curriculum model. See https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ for information about the McCusker Institute, and a guide on upcoming opportunities. KNOTs (to Know the Nature Of Things..) This course is unlike any other course at the University. You are empowered to shape your own learning journey by choosing modules, which we call KNOTs, aligned with specific areas of social value. KNOTs cover the skills and the big ideas needed to create change in our community, and the opportunity to develop these skills in supported engagements with community sector partners. KNOTs are informed by expert academics and practitioners on topics such as transdisciplinary problem-solving, creating social impact and change, engaging with diverse stakeholders, harnessing disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking, and incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. See https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ for a schedule of upcoming KNOTs. LAWS4001 - Unravelling Complexity The 4000-level course is specifically for students enrolled in the ALLB and prepared to apply their legal knowledge to issues broader societal issues in collaboration with students from other areas of the university. The selection of topics can be tailored to explore areas of interest related broadly to the legal system and/or bring legal perspectives to complex societal issues. Apply to be part of SoCIETIE Students must complete an Expression of Interest to enrol in the SoCIETIE Initiative courses. Once your Expression of Interest is received, if you have not previously taken the course you will be invited to an Induction session and then provided with a permission code to enrol in the course. See https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ to submit an Expression of Interest.
Course pathway proposal [Induction KNOT]
Learning outcomes 4
Delivery and completion of workshop activities [Skills, Perspectives and Project KNOTs]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Completion of a learning portfolio [Completion KNOT]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 35 hours of contact through activities associated with KNOTs, which may include a flexible combination of seminars, workshops, tutorials, studios, and on-site visits; and b) 95 hours of independent student research, reading, writing, and/or group work directly related to KNOTs Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. Click here for the LLB Program course list Work Integrated Learning Projects All students will complete a collaborative project with a partner as part of this course Other Information See https://mccuskerinstitute.anu.edu.au/ for up-to-date information about the upcoming course offerings. Students wishing to undertake this course must complete an Expression of Interest in order to receive a permission code. Successful applicants will be provided with a permission code from the Law School. Law students undertaking LAWS4001 must apply the course themes to a complex issue that has a strong legal basis in their Learning Portfolio.
There are no prescribed texts for this course. Readings will be made available on Wattle as required.