UNDERSTANDING CRIME
LST1UNC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Since the eighteenth century, Western societies have sought to explain systematically the causes of crime and criminality. This subject explores how different understandings of crime have emerged as a response to changing social, political, and economic contexts. It also explores the usefulness of these understandings for explaining and responding to crime today.
Through a critical lens, this subject considers how certain behaviours in our society have variously been understood as social issues, deviance, and crimes. This subject investigates the complex nature of crime and offending by applying criminological theories in order to reflect on the current criminal justice climate. By understanding the context of crime, theories can further inform practical responses to crime within and beyond the criminal justice system.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelena Menih
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLectures and tutorial discussions, readings, online activities, essay outline, essay
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Bachelor of Criminology or any Bachelor of Criminology double degrees
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-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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelena Menih
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One research essay (1600 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Short answer exam (1200 words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Multiple choice quizzes (1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelena Menih
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One research essay (1600 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Short answer exam (1200 words equivalent) | Other written exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Multiple choice quizzes (1000 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |