lst2vic victimology
VICTIMOLOGY: VICTIMS, JUSTICE AND THE LAW
LST2VIC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students will analyse the concept of 'victim' within domestic and international contexts, utilising practical and theoretical understandings of victimisation. Four key variables (gender, age, race and class) are investigated to expand student understandings of who and what constitutes an "ideal victim" within the media and the courtroom. The subject also examines the impact of victim's rights discourses in shaping traditional and alternative responses to crime and punishment. The concept of 'victim' will be further explored to consider the ways in which some groups might be victimised by the law, including Indigenous Australians, injured workers, and asylum seekers. Students will also deconstruct the concept of 'victimhood' and determine the extent to which it is useful in legal and social settings.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTarryn Phillips
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 subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST3VIC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | TBA | Prescribed | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and examine key trends and issues in victimology.
- Activities:
- online activities and seminars; readings, discussions and activities; exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
02. Identify and explain the key elements of different theoretical approaches within victimology
- Activities:
- online activities and seminars; readings, discussions and activities; exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
03. Produce a research essay that demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach to analysing a topic of relevance to victimology
- Activities:
- online activities and seminars; readings, discussions and activities; essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Work within a team to prepare and deliver a tutorial presentation on a topic of relevance to victimology
- Activities:
- seminar participation and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTarryn Phillips
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.5 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour exam (1,500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| One 1,000-word research essay and group presentation (500 word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 03 | |
| One written reflection (500 words) | 10 | 01, 04 | |
| Ten online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) | 15 | 01, 02 |