units
ATS1281
Faculty of Arts
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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Notes Previously coded CRI1001 SynopsisCrime is an issue which all citizens and governments confront on a daily basis: it impinges on all our lives. The causes of crime, and how it is and should be dealt with, are the focus of intense and on-going debate. That debate is examined in this unit. Students analyse the meaning, nature, extent and measurement of crime, examine how crime is portrayed in the media and evaluate the effect images of crime can have on our perceptions of the crime problem and how it should be addressed. Objectives
Upon completion of this subject students will have been given the opportunity to gain:
Assessment
essay (2000 words) 40% Contact hours3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week This unit applies to the following area(s) of study |