CRIMINOLOGY UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT: READINGS, RESEARCH AND POLICY

LCR4CSR

2020

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject engages with critical and cutting-edge issues in criminal justice and introduces students to key contemporary thinkers and researchers in the field in Australia and overseas. By focusing in depth on a specific topic of current criminological interest, students will further hone their research, analysis and communication skills, enhancing their capacity to contribute to the development of criminal justice policy. Students will broaden and deepen their understanding of the relationship between criminology research, policy and practice. Students will be required to undertake research, prepare, present and lead a seminar discussion on an aspect of the topic that is being studied.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Maria Elander

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission into LHCRI

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

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate a critical understanding of a specific topic of contemporary relevance in criminal justice practice and research.

02. Conduct original research, selecting and employing appropriate research tools and methods

03. Critically evaluate and analyse key debates and issues and communicate that analysis clearly and effectively in oral and written form

04. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of criminal justice theory and practice.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Maria Elander

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Participation in class discussionsStudents will be advised in the Subject Learning Guide how participation will be assessed.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Class presentation (1500 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Major research essay (6000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4