CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS

LCR1CLC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is designed for criminology students to develop a critical understanding of the key aspects of contemporary criminal law. This includes the general structure of criminal offences, as well as some specific and selected offences, including homicide. The course also develops students' understanding of criminal process and procedure through the lenses of key institutions such as the courts, police, and juries.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tom Andrews

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

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 SZCYCR Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology

Co-requisites: LCR1ALS OR LAW1LIM

Incompatible subjects: LAW1CRL

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse the basic structure of a criminal offence

02. Demonstrate basic skills in interpretation of statutory provisions and case law.

03. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the different institutions and actors within the criminal justice system and their interaction.

04. Evaluate problems within criminal law and criminal justice system.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom Andrews

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Mid-semester assessment (1800 words)Mid-semester report submitted via LMS.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
End of semester examination (2000 words)Take home examination released and submitted during the examination period.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Quizzes (500 words per student)LMS administered multiple choice quizzes during semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day