Understanding Crime (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: Colleen Lewis
Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students will have been given the opportunity to gain: 1. A critical understanding of the various facets of crime and the crime problem including what constitutes crime, how society decides which actions should be defined as criminal, what causes people to commit crime and what effect the images of crime have on the community's perception of the crime problem and how it should be addressed. 2. An ability to critically analyse and evaluate theories of crime and to apply them to everyday situations. 3. An understanding of the value or otherwise of crime statistics and how they are used. 4. The ability to write an essay based on rational argument. 5. The skills needed to make an oral presentation.
Assessment: Tutorial presentation: 10% + Tutorial participation: 10% + Essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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