Description
This subject adopts a critical perspective on contemporary issues (pornography, stalking, prostitution, illicit drug use, capital punishment), examines the role of the justice system and some more recent alternatives (sentencing circles and family group conferencing), and explores profiles of offenders and offending (domestic violence, cults, white collar crime, Aboriginal violence).
Subject details
Type | Undergraduate |
Code | CRIM11-100 |
EFTSL | 0.125 |
Faculty | Faculty of Society & Design |
Semesters offered |
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Credit | 10 |
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Subject fees |
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Learning outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key crime and deviance issues in Australia. 2. Critically assess the empirical literature about crime and deviance issues in general and in Australia specifically. 3. Analyse and evaluate research and literature to complete range of activities. 4. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, and responsibility for self-directed work and learning.
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: ? | Nil |
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Restrictions: ? | Nil |
Subject outlines
Subject dates
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