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
LCR2003 - Criminological Theory
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Contemporary Issues in Criminology is a seminar series involving teacher and student led workshops. 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; and
  5. Analyse and present resolutions to criminological issues to a professional standard.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 15%
Contemporary Issue Snapshot
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 35%
Critical Review of Carol Bacchi’s WPR policy analysis and group topic reflection
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 50%
Individual briefing paper for the Minister with group collaboration

Required reading

Required readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

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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