LEGAL540-23B (HAM)

Critical Issues for Pacific Peoples and the Law

30 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
Te Piringa Faculty of Law Office
Te Piringa Faculty of Law

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Convenor(s)

Leilani Tuala-Warren

Leilani Tuala-Warren
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leilani.tuala-warren@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Una Narawa

Una Narawa
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unaisi.narawa@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper will be convened by the Honorable Dr. Leilani Tula Warren and co-taught by Dr. Unaisi Narawa who will be joining Te Piringa in early July. While the gist of the paper and the assessments will remain the same, the topics below and their teaching order may be modified (or not) for B semester.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper will be taught in Fleximode.
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Required Readings

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Required Readings

1. Jennifer Corrin and Don Paterson Introduction to South Pacific Law Fourth Edition (Intersentia Ltd, 2017)

2. A detailed reading list is provided on the paper's Moodle page.

3. All law students must acquire a copy of Alice Coppard, Geoff McLay, Christopher Murray, Jonathan Orpin-Dowell, New Zealand Law Style Guide, (3rd ed, Thomson Reuters, Wellington, 2018) made available from Bennetts. A link to view the New Zealand Law Style Guide is available on Moodle for this paper.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate applied understanding of concepts and knowledge of traditional legal systems of the Pacific region
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  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of comparative law methodologies
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  • Place New Zealand law within the wider context of Pacific law, history and society
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  • Produce a major piece of legal research and writing
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Research Proposal
18 Aug 2023
5:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Research Presentation
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Research Paper
20 Oct 2023
5:00 PM
70
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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