| Assessment |
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Exam Length |
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Mode |
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| Research Project |
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100%
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5000-6000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Research Project: The supervisor will return comments on drafts of the research project. |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-5
GA: 1-7 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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critically assess the contemporary relevance of criminology, with reference to popular and scholarly debates which have questioned the possibility of a 'science' of crime and the effectiveness of traditional methods of crime control;
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develop higher-level academic skills of the social sciences through the application of theories, concepts and approaches to criminology;
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develop a critical understanding of questions concerning relationships between theory, practice and legal processes;
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develop abilities in research that will enable students to independently assess and evaluate topical and complex issues relating to crime and crime control;
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relate the main themes of the study of criminology to the student's other studies in the areas of politics, economics, international relations, Asian studies;
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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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 Research report.
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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 research project.
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Global Perspectives
Students will be taught criminology as a global discipline without national boundaries.
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Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant criminological and sociological literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature.
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Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessment, 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.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the research question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer.
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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 research report.
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