CJC3005

Crime and Politics: Myths and Realities (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Jude McCulloch

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students will have been given the opportunity to gain: 1. A critical understanding of power and the way it is exercised in the criminal justice system. 2. An understanding of how internal and external relationships impact on criminal justice policy. 3. The ability to critically analyse, evaluate and apply theories relevant to criminal justice issues. 4. How 'politics' can distort policy in the criminal justice system. 5. The ability to write an essay based on rational argument. 6. The skills needed to make an oral presentation.

Assessment: Class presentation (equivalent of 500 words): 10% + Class participation: 10% + Research essay (2000 words): 40% + 2 hour examination: 40% + Third-year students will be expected to display a higher understanding of conceptual issues central to the unit.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: CJC1001/CJC1002 (These units are prerequisites ONLY if the student wishes to undertake a CJC major or minor. This unit can be undertaken as an elective without any prerequisites.)