CRIMINOLOGY SKILLS
LCR1CSS
2021
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicole Ryan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesSeminar exercises, online activities, portfolios, reflective career influence activities
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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-focusedYes
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent These 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 | Assignment | Individual | 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 | Oral presentation | Group | 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. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent These 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 | Assignment | Individual | 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 | Oral presentation | Group | 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. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicole Ryan
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (Skills exercises) - 1500 word equivalent These 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 | Assignment | Individual | 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 | Oral presentation | Group | 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. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |