Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
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:
- Analyse and problem solve contemporary criminological issues;
- Interpret and critique basic criminology statistics and other data;
- Demonstrate ability to collaborate, work in teams and provide peer feedback on projects;
- Evaluate and question the role of policy as a response to contemporary criminological issues; and
- 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):