| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | CRIM11-100 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject provides a comprehensive exploration of crime and justice dynamics by covering aspects of the criminal justice system, examining crime conceptualisation, institutional functions, and media portrayals.
Students will explore crime theories, impacts on individuals and communities, and the sociology of crime, including its social, economic and cultural intersections. Moreover, the subject offers insights into law enforcement roles, particularly police duties in crime prevention and community engagement.
Additionally, students will study the judicial system, court structures, legal procedures and justice principles, including trial processes, sentencing and legal professionals' roles. The subject also addresses alternative justice forms, such as community corrections and restorative justice, evaluating their effectiveness in rehabilitation and community reintegration.
By fostering critical thinking and analytical skills, this subject equips students with the knowledge to navigate the complex crime and justice landscape. Interactive discussions, case studies and practical applications will help students appreciate the interconnectedness of crime, society and the criminal justice system.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse criminal justice issues by applying theoretical frameworks and evidence-based research to evaluate contemporary challenges in crime and justice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various criminal justice responses, including traditional and alternative justice approaches, demonstrating an understanding of their impact on individuals, communities and broader society.
- Synthesise and communicate crime and justice concepts effectively through written, oral and interpersonal modes, demonstrating professional and academic literacy appropriate to the discipline.
- Apply analytical skills to examine contemporary criminal justice cases, demonstrating the ability to interpret multiple perspectives and propose evidence-based solutions to problems in the field.
Enrolment requirements
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- September 2024 [Standard - Introduction to Crime and Justice]
- September 2023 [Standard - Introduction to Crime and Justice]
- September 2022 [Standard - Introduction to Crime and Justice]
- September 2021 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- September 2020 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- January 2020 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- September 2019 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- January 2019 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- September 2018 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- January 2018 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
- September 2017 [Standard - Crime and Deviance in Australia]
Subject dates
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September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |