lcr1css criminology skills
CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS
LCR1CSS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to successfully study and achieve in their course, and that will be required as a Criminology practitioner and further developed during the course. Students will learn legal research skills relevant to the practice of Criminology and, applying appropriate theoretical approaches, will be guided and supported through applied learning activities to examine and apply effective techniques of time management, the capacity to work effectively as part of a team, and to practice critical thinking and reflection. The subject will have a strong emphasis on the development of appropriate oral and written communication skills,including grammar, referencing, essay and report-writing, presentation and conflict resolution skills. In-class activities and assessment tasks will be directed to building and assessing these skills in a Criminology context, using practical examples and current issues in the discipline.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into: LBCR /LBCRB - Bachelor of Criminology LZCPY;LZCPYB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW1DR
Equivalent subjects LAW1DR
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A variety of readings on specific topics will be made available through the subject LMS | Recommended | various | various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and apply time management strategies
- Activities:
- Seminar exercises and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Work effectively as a member of a team
- Activities:
- Seminar exercises, team presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and structure of different writing genres, such as essays, reports and literature reviews
- Activities:
- Seminar exercises and online activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Employ effective oral communication practices in informal and formal class contexts
- Activities:
- Participation in seminars and in-class presentation exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
05. Prepare written academic assessments to an appropriate standard
- Activities:
- Written assessment activities and in-class exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Analyse arguments and provide critical responses
- Activities:
- Written assessment activities and in-class exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent | These will consist of a series of (4) quizzes available through the LMS for students to complete during the first half of the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic skills development e.g. grammar, referencing, and content skills, e.g. legal research techniques. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice (suitable for first-year level, where students will be required to demonstrate their research and writing skills.) | 40 | 03, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent | These will consist of a series of (4) quizzes available through the LMS for students to complete during the first half of the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic skills development e.g. grammar, referencing, and content skills, e.g. legal research techniques. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice (suitable for first-year level, where students will be required to demonstrate their research and writing skills.) | 40 | 03, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
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.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent | These will consist of a series of (4) quizzes available through the LMS for students to complete during the first half of the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic skills development e.g. grammar, referencing, and content skills, e.g. legal research techniques. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice (suitable for first-year level, where students will be required to demonstrate their research and writing skills.) | 40 | 03, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent | These will consist of a series of (4) quizzes available through the LMS for students to complete during the first half of the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic skills development e.g. grammar, referencing, and content skills, e.g. legal research techniques. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
| Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 06 | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice (suitable for first-year level, where students will be required to demonstrate their research and writing skills.) | 40 | 03, 05, 06 |