CJC1002

Criminal Justice in Action: Police, Courts and Corrections (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: David Baker

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. A critical awareness of the functioning of the criminal justice system. 2. An insight into the complex workings and a critical awareness of the functioning of the major institutions of the various tiers of the criminal justice system. 3. An understanding of contemporary debates relevant to criminal justice and its future in Australia. 4. The skill to analyse diverse arguments in relation to traditional and alternative forms of policing, sentencing and punishing. 5. The ability to write an essay based on rational argument.

Assessment: Class participation: 10% + Tutorial presentation: 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