lst2pol police, society

POLICE, SOCIETY & DEMOCRACY

LST2POL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject discusses the history, institutional configuration, role and performance of police in Australia's democratic political context, and offers points of comparisons to other countries (democratic or else) around the world. To these ends, we explore a variety of questions concerning the police and its role in our criminal justice system; the relevance of policing for a democratic society; police culture; the links between police and community; contemporary challenges of policing (including transnational policing),among other relevant aspects of police and policing. After completing this course, students should be able to understand fundamental facts about police and policing, and critically evaluate the police's role in Australia and beyond.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Russell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Crime, Justice and Legal Studies or Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsLST3POL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

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 - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Be familiar with the key theoretical underpinnings of police and policing, plus a survey of the current institutional framework in Victoria

02. Discuss the contemporary challenges of policing in Australia and beyond

03. Understand and analyse the importance of police culture in police-society relations

04. Critique police reform efforts in Victoria, Australia and internationally

05. Know the history of the police, with an emphasis on Victoria and other law enforcement agencies in Australia

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Russell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 0.50 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 1.00 hour tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 42
Ten 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Mid-term assignment (1200 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Final project (1500-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Online quizzes/activities (1200-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended