lst2vic victimology victims, justice and the law

VICTIMOLOGY: VICTIMS, JUSTICE AND THE LAW

LST2VIC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students will analyse the concept of 'victim' within domestic and international contexts, utilising practical and theoretical understandings of victimisation. Four key variables (gender, age, race and class) are investigated to expand student understandings of who and what constitutes an "ideal victim" within the media and the courtroom. The subject also examines the impact of victim's rights discourses in shaping traditional and alternative responses to crime and punishment. The concept of 'victim' will be further explored to consider the ways in which some groups might be victimised by the law, including Indigenous Australians, injured workers, and asylum seekers. Students will also deconstruct the concept of 'victimhood' and determine the extent to which it is useful in legal and social settings.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorTarryn Phillips

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 Enrolment in Bachelor of Criminology (LBCR or LBCRB), Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (LZCRL or LZCRLB), or Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science (LZCPY or LZCPYB), or Bachelor of Arts (ABABU, ABA, RBA, HUSBAM, HUSBAW, BEBAP) with successful completion of 15 cps of LST coded subjects or subject coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsLST3VIC

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 - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and examine key trends and issues in victimology.

02. Identify and explain the key elements of different theoretical approaches within victimology

03. Produce a research essay that demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach to analysing a topic of relevance to victimology

04. Work within a team to prepare and deliver a tutorial presentation on a topic of relevance to victimology

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTarryn Phillips

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 face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 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*
One 1.5-hour exam (1,500 words equivalent) Exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer sections	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
One 1,000-word research essay and group presentation (500 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO1, SILO3
One written reflection (500 words) 500 word reflection on portrayals of victims in the media	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO4
Ten online quizzes (1000 words equivalent) 10 x 100 word equivalent quizzes throughout the semester	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended