CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS
LCR1CLC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed for criminology students to develop a critical understanding of the key aspects of criminal law, including the main institutions and processes of the criminal justice system, as well as the structure of criminal offences generally and specific selected criminal offences.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tom Andrews
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission into LBCR /LBCRB - Bachelor of Criminology LZCRL/LZCRLB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LZCPY/LZCPYB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Co-requisites: LAW1LIM OR LCR1ALS
Incompatible subjects: LAW1CRL
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | n/a | Prescribed | n/a | n/a |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the basic structure of a criminal offence
- Activities:
- Seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate basic skills in interpretation of statutory provisions and case law.
- Activities:
- Seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the different institutions and actors within the criminal justice system and their interaction.
- Activities:
- Seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Evaluate problems within criminal law and criminal justice system.
- Activities:
- Seminars
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom Andrews
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 blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-semester assessment (1600 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| End of semester examination (2500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Quizzes (500 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Short tutorial exercises (500 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom Andrews
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 face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-semester assessment (1600 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| End of semester examination (2500 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Quizzes (500 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02 | |
| Short tutorial exercises (500 words per student) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |