CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS

LCR1CSS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to successfully study and achieve in their course. Students will learn legal research skills relevant to the practice of Criminology. This will be guided and supported through applied learning activities to examine and apply effective techniques of time management and develop 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.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

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 LZCPY;LZCPYB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science SZCYCR Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Criminology

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop study and career management strategies

02. Develop and apply time management and communication strategies to work effectively as a member of a team

03. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and structure of different writing genres, such as essays, reports and literature reviews

04. Employ effective oral communication practices in informal and formal class contexts

05. Prepare written academic assessments to an appropriate standard

06. Analyse arguments and provide critical responses

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tarmi A'Vard

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalentThese will consist of a series of online activities, available through the LMS for students to complete during the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic and career management skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual)Teams will research and present on a topic related to a current issue in Criminology	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6
Research Writing (2000 words)Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice. Students will be required to demonstrate ability to write for different audiences and purposes.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tarmi A'Vard

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalentThese will consist of a series of online activities, available through the LMS for students to complete during the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic and career management skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual)Teams will research and present on a topic related to a current issue in Criminology	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6
Research Writing (2000 words)Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice. Students will be required to demonstrate ability to write for different audiences and purposes.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall

Class requirements

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

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalentThese will consist of a series of online activities, available through the LMS for students to complete during the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic and career management skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual)Teams will research and present on a topic related to a current issue in Criminology	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6
Research Writing (2000 words)Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice. Students will be required to demonstrate ability to write for different audiences and purposes.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalentThese will consist of a series of online activities, available through the LMS for students to complete during the semester. These will be designed to provide formative feedback in relation to both academic and career management skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Team Presentation 500 word equivalent (individual)Teams will research and present on a topic related to a current issue in Criminology	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6
Research Writing (2000 words)Topic will relate to a current issue in criminology practice. Students will be required to demonstrate ability to write for different audiences and purposes.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6