Contemporary Issues in Criminology

    Unit code: LCR3001 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Online Real Time
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    Overview

    Contemporary Issues in Criminology is a seminar series involving teacher and student led seminars. Current issues will be presented and discussed and will depend on the topicality and controversies of the day. Examples of topics may include: internet surveillance and counter terrorism, security, sexual assault and harassment, sentencing and police powers. Students will be expected to undertake library based research, prepare questions and conduct group based presentations.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Analyse and problem solve contemporary criminological issues;
    2. Interpret and critique basic criminology statistics and other data;
    3. Demonstrate ability to collaborate, work in teams and provide peer feedback on projects;
    4. Evaluate and question the role of policy as a response to contemporary criminological issues
    5. Communicate and present resolutions to criminological issues to a professional standard.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 10%
    Contemporary Issue Snapshot
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Critical Review of Carol Bacchi’s WPR policy analysis (1,000 words)
    Assessment type: Presentation
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Group presentation and peer review
    Assessment type: Project
    |
    Grade: 40%
    Briefing paper for the Minister a) Group briefing paper (35%) (2,500 words) b) Individual recommendation (5%) (400 words)

    Required reading

    No set texts but students will use library to research issues

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Criminology
    LBCR | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
    LBCP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
    LHCR | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
    LBLC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years

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