Jurisprudence is the study of the phenomenon of law. While it is primarily law's self-understanding, it involves interdisciplinary study of law as well. The course analyses and considers the implications of the different understandings and approaches.
The course will introduce you to the great thinkers and ideas about law. It provides a survey of their ideas and approaches and critical analysis of those ideas and approaches. It also provides in depth analysis of contemporary and popular ideas and critiques of law. As law is a global phenomenon the course will examine thinkers and ideas from a variety of countries and eras. At the conclusion of this course, students will have developed a deeper, critical and more comprehensive appreciation of the nature of law and the legal system, as well as a better understanding of the role of law (and hence lawyers) in society. The course will provide an opportunity for students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as communication skills through class/online activities, as well as learning and assessment tasks.