lst2pol police, society
POLICE, SOCIETY & DEMOCRACY
LST2POL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject discusses the history, institutional configuration, role and performance of police in Australia's socio-political context. To these ends, we explore a variety of questions concerning the police and its role in our criminal justice system; the relevance of policing for a democratic society, and the links between police and community, among other relevant aspects of police, law & order. After completing this course, students should be able to both understand fundamental facts about police and policing, and critically evaluate their role in a broader socio-political context.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Legal Studies or Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST3POL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Become familiar with the key theoretical underpinnings of police and policing, plus a survey of the current institutional framework in Victoria
- Activities:
- On-line teaching clips and quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Develop a sophisticated understanding of the contemporary challenges of policing in Australia and beyond
- Activities:
- Follow up, write and share with class a co-authored blog focusing on a specific challenge of policing, following the guidelines provided in class
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Learn about police culture, and analyse its importance in police-society relations
- Activities:
- Write a short essay addressing a specific topic related to police culture, choosing from a selection provided by the lecturer
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
04. Learn and critique police reform efforts in Victoria, Australia and internationally
- Activities:
- On-line teaching clips and activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Understand the history of the police, with an emphasis on Victoria and Australia more generally
- Activities:
- On-line teaching clips and quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaul Sanchez-Urribarri
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay on Police Culture | 25 | 03 | |
| 1,500 word coauthored blog | 35 | 02 | |
| Online quizzes/activities (1600 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 04, 05 |