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SOCY344 Criminology and Justice Systems

Updated: 07 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites 12cp at 100 level in SOCY or 6cp at 100 level in SOCY and CRIM100
Co-requisites None
Restrictions LS211 or LS311 or SOCY244 or SOCY444
Notes None
Combined Units SOCY444 - Criminology and Justice Systems
Coordinator(s) John Scott (jscott6@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit explores crime and criminality, particularly the aetiological dimensions of crime and strategies of crime control. Classical and contemporary criminological research will be examined, and the interaction of theory, practice and law outlined. The unit utilises both traditional and problem-based learning approaches.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Understanding Crime Data
ISBN: 9780335195183
Coleman, C. and Moynihan, J., Open University Press 1996
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Crime and Criminology: An Introduction
ISBN: 9780195551563
White, R. and Haines, F., OUP 4th ed. 2008
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 50% 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-4, 6 and 7
Final Examination 2 hrs 50%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-4, 6 and 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. define the subject of criminology;
  2. locate criminology historically, and introduce a number of key concepts and methodologies used in the study of crime;
  3. critically examine popular conceptions of crime and criminality;
  4. enhance their abilities in research and written analysis;
  5. effectively pursue their professional interests and needs.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will have a basic understanding of a range of sociological theories that address issues connected with criminology and the justice system and will demonstrate knowledge of the discipline through practical application. It will be assessed in their assessments. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays). 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be taught criminology as a global discipline without national boundaries. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant criminological and sociological literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essay) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some ?facts?. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, exam questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings. 		True True True
   

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