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Gender and Crime (CRIM30013)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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Virtually all aspects of crime and criminal justice are gendered. For instance, patterns of both offending and victimization follow heavily gendered patterns, while the criminal justice system is itself a traditionally ‘masculine’ institution. Likewise, both offending and victimization are implicated in the performance of gender identity. In this subject, students will be invited to critically interrogate ways in which gender shapes experiences of crime, victimisation and the operation of the criminal justice system, drawing on contemporary theory, research and applied case studies. This subject will also support students in developing the skills to communicate key theories, concepts, research and debates on gender and crime to a range of different audiences, utilising diverse mediums.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe the key features of theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding gender;
- Explain the relevance of theories of gender to criminological research and practice;
- Synthesise criminological (and other relevant) research relating to gender;
- Critically appraise criminological research and criminal justice practice relating to gender;
- Communicate relevant theory and research to a range of different audiences and using oral and written communication skills;
- Assess the work of peers in a respectful and constructive manner through the application of assessment rubrics.
Generic skills
- Critical analysis;
- Content area expertise;
- Ability to synthesise academic literature and theory;
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers;
- Ability to communicate complex ideas using a range of modes;
- Ability to undertake independent research.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group Podcast Recording (4-6 students per group) (20 minutes)
| Week 4 | 15% |
Peer review of podcast
| Week 5 | 10% |
Article for The Conversation
| Week 9 | 25% |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 75% of seminars in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In‐ class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Sophie Hindes Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 contact hours: 1 hour of online content and a 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Criminology Major Gender Studies Minor Gender Studies minor Major Criminology Specialisation (formal) Criminology Minor Criminology minor Specialisation (formal) Criminology Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024