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Criminological Imaginations in Action (CRIM30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
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Oriented by a critical criminological imagination, this Criminology capstone subject invites students to engage critically, creatively and collaboratively with the key disciplinary question: What is criminology? In groups, students work together to develop a criminological response to a complex social justice problem or criminal justice scenario, to think through the consequences and implications for human lives and communities. Ideas and possibilities – both ‘real world’ problems and hypothetical situations – are presented as a starting point. Students then have opportunities to shape the focus of their project-based work: either applying disciplinary skills and theoretical approaches to a topic or scenario decided by the group; or developing a more policy or practice-focused response to an issue or problem identified through consultation with industry or community partners. Either pathway provides the opportunity for students to synthesise, extend and apply the disciplinary knowledge gained through the Criminology major. Towards the end of the subject students are invited to reflect on what it means to be a criminologist, and to take stock of the disciplinary skills and knowledge they have gained and that they will take into the world.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Have a sophisticated understanding of contemporary issues in criminology;
- Have demonstrated ability to identify and critically engage with contemporary criminological problems;
- Have applied critical thinking skills to theoretical and/or practical problems in criminology and/or criminal justice;
- Have gained experience in working collaboratively to address complex scenarios;
- Be able to communicate effectively in a range of written and other formats;
- Have developed a sense of identity as a Criminology major, and an emerging criminologist.
Generic skills
- identify and critically engage with contemporary social problems;
- apply critical thinking skills to theoretical and/or practical problems;
- work collaboratively to address complex scenarios;
- communicate effectively in a range of written and other formats.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Criminology major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts students are required to have completed the Level One and Level Two requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject. Level Three subjects may be taken concurrently with this subject.
This subject is Capstone subject and only available to students undertaking a major in Criminology in the Bachelor of Arts. It is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
MULT30018 Applied Research Methods
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major in Criminology and be completing the final year of the degree.
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 presentation comprising 1x '3-minute thesis' style presentation per student plus supporting written material (600 words per student)
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 15% |
Written group project outline
| From Week 7 to Week 9 | 35% |
Written group project report
| End of semester | 35% |
Written or video reflection
| During the examination period | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials and workshops in order to pass this subject. Regular participation in tutorials and workshops is required | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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
Coordinators Bianca Fileborn and Bree Carlton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 contact hours: A 1.5 hour workshop and a 1 hour tutorial 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
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Criminology
Last updated: 31 January 2024