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CRIM 3001 - Contemporary Issues in Criminology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

This course explores a range of contemporary issues in the field of criminology. Students will examine various topics, which include both emerging theoretical, as well as practical, debates surrounding the study of crime and deviance, policing, punishment, and social inequality. Note that the specific subject matter covered in this course will change from year-to-year to reflect timely issues facing the discipline.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CRIM 3001
    Course Contemporary Issues in Criminology
    Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 6
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 12 units of Criminology Major courses
    Incompatible GSSA 2112
    Assessment Workshop participation, Mid-Semester test, Case study essay, Video presentation
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Johnny Karanicolas

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    Critically assess the actuarial turn in crime policy and the role played by governmentality and risk in late modernity.

    Comprehend the interconnections of theories and practices relating to punishment, victims and justice.

    Analyse the social-political dynamics surrounding the social construction of deviance and the attention paid to crimes committed by the powerful.

    Evaluate the limitations of criminology as a disciplinary project.

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    2,3,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2,3

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1,3

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3,4

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    3,4
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

     

    Learning Activities Summary

    WEEK

    LECTURE TOPIC

    1

    Introduction

     

    Crime in Late Modernity

    2

    Governmentality and Risk

    3

    The Actuarial Turn

    4

    Punishment and Penology

    5

    Victims and Victimology

    6

    Restorative Justice

    7

    Rehabilitation

    8

    Transgression and Shades of Deviance

    9

    Crime and Social Inequality

    10

    The Crimes of the Powerful

    11

    Beyond Criminology

    12

    Conclusion

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    There are 3 pieces of assessment in CRIM 3001:
    Essay 2000 words (30%)
    Presentation (20%)
    Exam (50%)

    Modified arrangements have been made to assessments and the details provided here reflect recent updates.
    1. Essay - now 40%. Possible change to total word count.
    2. Presentation - replaced by mid-semester online quiz - still 20%
    3. Exam - replaced by recorded presentation - now 40%
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through .

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