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LAWS356 International Labour Law

Critical evaluation of the legal responses to a range of international labour issues, including the role of international institutions and instruments, and options for enforcement or collective action.

LAWS356 International Labour Law introduces students to a range of global issues relating to business and work, including climate change, international migration and global supply chains. The elective is relevant to students seeking a wide range of legal careers, including in practice as an employment lawyer in New Zealand or advising international businesses, in-house roles in local or international unions or NGOs, as well as a range of policy, international relations and trade jobs. 

Paper title International Labour Law
Paper code LAWS356
Subject Law
EFTS 0.1000
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $710.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
96 LAWS points
Pre or Corequisite
Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
Limited to
Critical evaluation of the legal responses to a range of international labour issues, including the role of international institutions and instruments, and options for enforcement or collective action.
Contact

law@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Lecturer Dawn Duncan

Textbooks

Course readings via eReserve.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Critical thinking.
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Learning Outcomes

Critically examine the role of international institutions and international instruments. Analyse a range of contemporary labour issues and the legal responses to them. Evaluate a range of options for promoting compliance, including enforcement action and collective action. Examine New Zealand’s role in, and responses to, international labour issues.

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Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 28-34, 36-41
Thursday 12:00-12:50 28-34, 36-41