Prerequisites
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Describe key criminological approaches and their historical and political roots; | ||
2. | Differentiate between conservative, mainstream and radical theories in criminology and relate them to the way in which changing social, political and economic contexts affects the way certain crimes are defined; | ||
3. | Collaborate in small groups to communicate and interpret criminological knowledge in written and oral formats; | ||
4. | Demonstrate effective library-based research skills to develop a sound understanding of the criminological literature; | ||
5. | Apply effective academic writing skills in critical analysis of a key criminological issue. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Test | MC Quiz (2) | 20% |
Essay | An individual written 1,500 word essay. | 40% |
Presentation | A group presentation on a selected topic | 40% |
Required reading
Crime, Criminality and Criminal Justice, 2nd
Rob White and Santina Perrone (2016)
OUP Aust
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