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Global Reconstructions of Justice (CRIM90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
July
Overview
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Crime and criminal justice can no longer be considered as local issues, whilst criminology can no longer confine itself to national borders. There are now international crimes and international courts, as well as a common conception that the crime and suffering that happens elsewhere is of global concern. This subject therefore critically examines crime, justice and responsibility from an international and comparative perspective. It explores the emergence of international crimes and international courts; analyses the operation and rationale of internationally and regionally-led interventions, which aim to both halt ongoing atrocities and reconstruct local justice systems in their wake; and, examines a series of case studies which highlight current global issues that demand criminological attention. Concerned with the connection beween the local and the global, this subject seeks to highlight what criminology - traditionally a nationally focused discipline - can contribute and gain through a greater engagement with international crime and criminal justice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- develop a sound understanding of crime and criminal justice in a global context;
- evaluate the rationale and practice of internationalised justice initiatives;
- examine the strengths and weaknesses of current ways of addressing international crime and its societal impact;
- analyse the social, cultural and political dynamics of the internationalisation of crime and justice.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- have highly developed cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- have an advanced understanding of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing and orally;
- have sophisticated awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications;
- have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Criminology at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1500 word assignment (30%) due during the intensive teaching period.
- A 3500 word research essay (70%) - due four weeks after the intensive teaching period has concluded.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject. Seminar attendance is compulsory at all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Nesam McMillan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject will be delivered intensively from 9:00am - 5:00pm, with seminars over four days. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 5 July 2017 to 12 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 6 July 2017 Census date 21 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 August 2017 Assessment period ends 1 September 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Criminology Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Criminology Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Informal specialisation Criminology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Criminology Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Criminology Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Criminology Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Criminology Informal specialisation 200 points Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Criminology - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 31 October 2023