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CRIM12008 Crime and Control
Crime and Control
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General Information

Overview

Systems of social control can possess a different character depending on whether you are a proponent of regulation or the subject of it. In this unit you will explore the ideas of conformity and delinquency through the lens of regulatory and systems theories in order to understand the impact of the criminal justice system on non-conforming members of society. Regulatory standards change over time and you will consider the history of moral and social regulation and achieve an appreciation of the influence of changing social mores on the criminal justice system, on outsiders and on marginalised communities. These mechanisms of control, both formal and informal, involve an intersection of criminal justice with other disciplines and agencies such as mental health or public planning. In contrast you will also examine the role of other regulatory systems, such as human rights and civil liberties, in protecting individuals from authoritarian control. During this unit you will debate a gamut of different issues including regulation of sexuality, drug use (illicit and legal drugs), control of youth cultures, hate crime, causing offense and supporting terrorism.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2022

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books
Weighting: 30%
2. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%
3. Case Study
Weighting: 40%
4. Presentation
Weighting: 10%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Analyse how different concepts of delinquency and social order define the regulatory role of the criminal justice system
  2. Appraise the situation of socially marginalised people who are subject to systems of authoritarian control
  3. Explain the social, historical and cultural intersection of systems of control originating in different disciplines and institutions
  4. Identify cases of social control and critically examine the regulatory foundation and assessment of risk
  5. Use regulatory theory to examine the methods by which societies seek to control behaviour through criminal law and consider balancing protections such as human rights.

No external accreditation is relevant to this award.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Case Study - 40%
2 - Presentation - 10%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 30%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Case Study - 40%
2 - Presentation - 10%
3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 30%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Emma Turley Unit Coordinator
e.turley@cqu.edu.au
Stephen Colbran Unit Coordinator
s.colbran@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
INTRODUCTION: CRIME, DEVIANCE AND CONTROL Begin Date: 11 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction to the Unit

What is crime, deviance and control?

Chapter

Ben-Yehuda, N. (2012). Deviance A Sociology of Unconventionalities. In Ritzer, G. (ed). The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Sociology. Blackwell Publishing: MA.

https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781444347388.ch12

Hoppe, T. (2013). Controlling Sex in the Name of “Public Health”: Social Control and Michigan HIV Law. Social Problems, 60,1, 27-49.

https://academic-oup-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/socpro/article/60/1/27/1687134

Events and Submissions/Topic

THEORISING DEVIANCE AND CONTROL Begin Date: 18 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

The role of theory in explanations of crime, deviance and control

Chapter

Meneses, R.A., & Akers, R.L. (2011). A Comparison of Four General Theories of Crime and Deviance: Marijuana Use Among American and Bolivian University Students. International Criminal Justice Review, 21, 4, 333-352.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/1057567711408302

Warner, B. (2014). Neighborhood factors related to the likelihood of successful informal social control efforts. Journal of Criminal Justice, 42, 5, 421-430.

https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/science/article/pii/S0047235214000646?via%3Dihub

Ngo, F.T., Paternoster, R., Curran, J. & MacKenzie, D.L. (2011). Role-Taking and Recidivism: A Test of Differential Social Control Theory. Justice Quarterly, 28, 5. 667-697.

https://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1080/07418825.2010.528013

Events and Submissions/Topic

PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO DEVIANCE AND CONTROL Begin Date: 25 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Psychological diagnosis as an agent of social control

Chapter

Joseph, S. (2007). Agents of social control?. The Psychologist, 20, 429-431.

https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-20/edition-7/agents-social-control

Wakefield, J. (2013). DSM-5 and the General Definition of Personality Disorder. Clinical Social Work Journal, 41, 168-183.

https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/docview/1448995237?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo

Dixon, J. (2015). Treatment, deterrence or labelling: mentally disordered offenders’ perspectives on social control. Sociology of Health and Illness, 37, 8, 1299-1313.

https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1111/1467-9566.12313

Events and Submissions/Topic

FEMINISM, MASCULINITIES, GENDER AND CRIME Begin Date: 01 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

The complexities of studying gender and crime

Feminist criminology

Chapter

Sharp, S.F. (2009). Feminist Criminology. In Mitchell Miller, J. (Ed). 21st Century Criminology A Reference Handbook (p 245-252). Sage: London.

http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fNTI1OTMzX19BTg2?sid=ed1a0ab0-4a6d-433e-82f2-386ecd584beb@pdc-v-sessmgr03&vid=0&format=EB&lpid=lp_76&rid=0

Chesney-Lind, M. & Morash, M. (2013). Transformative Feminist Criminology: A Critical Re-thinking of a Discipline. Critical criminology, 21, 287-304.

https://link-springer-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/article/10.1007/s10612-013-9187-2

Haynes, R.M., Lorenz, K. & Bell, K.A. 92013). Victim Blaming Others: Rape Myth Acceptance and the Just World Belief. Feminist Criminology, 8 (3), 202-222.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/1557085113484788

Events and Submissions/Topic

CONVICT CRIMINOLOGY Begin Date: 08 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

A critical alternative to the ways mainstream criminology understands crime and justice, pioneered by people whi have durect experience with the criminal justice system.

Chapter

NNewbold, G. (2017). Convict Criminology In A. Deckert and R. Sarre (eds). The Palgrave Handbook of Australian and New Zealand Criminology, Crime and Justice. Pp.603-617.

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cqu/reader.action?docID=5123292&ppg=608

Williams, D.J., Bischoff, D., Casey, T. & Burnett, J. (2014). “Mom, They are Going to Kill My Dad!” A Personal Narrative on Capital Punishment From a Convict Criminology Perspective. Critical Criminology, 22, 3. 389-401.

https://link-springer-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/article/10.1007/s10612-014-9242-7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Learning Log portfolio due on 17 August at 9am AEST


LEARNING LOG PORTFOLIO Due: Vacation Week Wednesday (17 Aug 2022) 9:00 am AEST
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION SESSION Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Information session for the case study assessment & presentation assessment

Chapter

N/A

Events and Submissions/Topic

QUEER CRIMINOLOGY Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Queer criminology is a form of critical criminology and it is interested in the relationship between gender, sexual minorities, crime, deviance and the criminal justice system.

Chapter

Ball, M. (2016). Queer Criminology as Activism. Critical Criminology, 24, 473–487.

https://link-springer-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/article/10.1007/s10612-016-9329-4

Buist, C.L. & Stone, C. (2014). Transgender Victims and Offenders: Failures of the United States Criminal Justice System and the Necessity of Queer Criminology. Critical Criminology, 22, 35–47.

https://link-springer-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/article/10.1007/s10612-013-9224-1

Events and Submissions/Topic

GREEN CRIMINOLOGY Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

The effect of regulation on the environment and environmental crimes

Chapter

Nurse, A. (2017). Green criminology: shining a critical lens on environmental harm. Palgrave Communications, 3, 10. 1-4.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-017-0007-2

Brisman, A. (2014). Of Theory and Meaning in Green Criminology. International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy, 3, 2, 21‐34.

https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/view/723

Johnson, H., South, N., & Walters, R. (2016). The commodification and exploitation of fresh water: Property, human rights and green criminology. International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, 44, 146-162.

https://www-sciencedirect-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/science/article/pii/S1756061615000695?via%3Dihub

Lynch, M.J., Stretesky, P. & Long, M. (2018). Green criminology and native peoples: The treadmill of production and the killing of indigenous environmental activists. Theoretical Criminology, 22, 3, 318-341.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/1362480618790982

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz opens on Wednesday 7 September at 9am AEST

SUBCULTURES Begin Date: 12 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Subculture, deviance and social control

Chapter

Barmaki, R. (2016). On the Origin of the Concept of “Deviant Subculture” in Criminology: W. I. Thomas and the Chicago School of Sociology. Deviant Behaviour, 37, 7, 795-810.

https://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1080/01639625.2016.1145023

Raitanen, J. & Oksanen, A. (2018). Global Online Subculture Surrounding School Shootings. American Behavioral Scientist, 62, 2, 195-209.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/0002764218755835

Nwalozie, C.J. (2015). Rethinking Subculture and Subcultural Theory in the Study of Youth Crime - A Theoretical Discourse. Journal of Theoretical & Philosophical Criminology, 7, 1, 1-16.

https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/docview/1674473354?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo

Deshotels, T.H. & Forsyth, C.J. (2019). Conjuring, Expanding, and Blurring Boundaries of Sexual Subcultures: The Grounding of the Fluid. Deviant Behaviour, 1-10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Quiz closes on Wednesday 14 September at 9am AEST


QUIZ Due: Week 9 Wednesday (14 Sept 2022) 9:00 am AEST
REGULATION OF SEX WORK Begin Date: 19 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

The global differences in the regulation of sex work

Chapter

O'Neill, M. (2010). Cultural Criminology and Sex Work: Resisting Regulation through Radical Democracy and Participatory Action Research (PAR). Journal of Law and Society, 37, 1.210-232.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1467-6478.2010.00502.x?casa_token=H5LQYIC6q1sAAAAA%3AjxphpKVel0xgLNoVY8py0p2ajylhHXqj26WVSEkbrsCLBR1emoyQzNZzVsde97UIJqXBcQyTYJGMXnSRMg

Jeffreys, E., O’Brien, E., & Fawkes, J. (2019). The Case for Decriminalisation: Sex Work and

the Law in Queensland. Crime and Justice Briefing Paper, 1.

https://eprints.qut.edu.au/131101/1/Briefing%20Paper%20sex%20work.pdf

Schmidt, J. (2017). The regulation of sex work in Aotearoa/New Zealand: An overview. Women’s Studies Journal, 31, 2, 35-49.

https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/docview/2002003727?rfr_id=info%3Axri%2Fsid%3Aprimo

Events and Submissions/Topic

RACE, ETHNICITY AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Begin Date: 26 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Exploring racial and ethnic bias in the criminal justice system

The overrepresentation of People of Colour in the criminal justice system

Chapter

Lehemann, P. (2020). Race, Ethnicity, Crime Type, and the Sentencing of Violent Felony Offenders. Crime & Delinquency, 66(6-7), 770-805.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/0011128720902699

Patel. T. G. (2018). Race/Ethnicity, Crime and Social Control: An Introduction. Social Sciences, 7 (12), 2-8.

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/7/12/271/htm

Brookman, R.P. & K. Weiner. (2017). Predicting punitive attitudes to sentencing: Does the public's perceptions of crime and Indigenous Australians matter?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 50 (1), 56-77.

https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/doi/full/10.1177/0004865815620702

Events and Submissions/Topic

PRESENTATIONS & UNIT REVISION Begin Date: 03 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Assessment

Unit revision & discussion

Chapter

N/A

Events and Submissions/Topic

Case study presentations due on October 4 at 9am AEST

Case study due on Wednesday 5 October at 9am AEST


Case Study Due: Week 12 Wednesday (5 Oct 2022) 9:00 am AEST
Case Study presentation Due: Week 12 Tuesday (4 Oct 2022) 9:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books

Assessment Title
LEARNING LOG PORTFOLIO

Task Description

Students will submit a learning log portfolio consisting of short activities relating to criminology to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of various criminological issues relating to crime and control. The learning log will consist of several activities provided in the study guide.

Students are provided with a task to complete for 10 weeks in the study guide (there are no tasks to complete for modules 6 and 12). These short tasks make up the learning log, and there are 10 tasks in total. Each task is relevant to that module’s particular topic and will develop your knowledge and reflections in relation to crime and control.

Word length per task is 300-330 words. There are 10 tasks to complete, and students will submit any 5 of these tasks to form the learning log. Students can choose which 5 tasks to submit for assessment. Word limit: 1600 words.

Be aware that the teaching for some of the optional learning logs are taught after the submission date for this assessment - more explanation of this will take place in class.

Responses must be written as complete sentences except where tables or bullet points are appropriate.

Students should include a separate reference list at the end of the portfolio for all material cited. Referencing must adhere to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines, which can be found here. The reference list is not included in the word limit. More information relating to referencing can be found here.

Lecture notes should not be used as part of the reference list, instead students should find the original source/author. Remember to avoid non-scholarly sources such as dictionaries and Wikipedia.

Submission guidelines

The first page of the assignment is to be a title page containing: the assessment title, your name and student identification, the unit name and unit code, and the due date.

A contents page is required at the beginning of the portfolio and pages should be numbered.

Use 11 or 12 point font size, a sensible font, and 1.5 or double line spacing.

Submission is via Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Vacation Week Wednesday (17 Aug 2022) 9:00 am AEST

Submission via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 7 Wednesday (31 Aug 2022)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Application of theory from the unit

Application of concepts from the unit

Independent research conducted

Professional presentation


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission is via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Explain the social, historical and cultural intersection of systems of control originating in different disciplines and institutions
  • Use regulatory theory to examine the methods by which societies seek to control behaviour through criminal law and consider balancing protections such as human rights.


Graduate Attributes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence

2 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
QUIZ

Task Description

This test will consist of both multiple choice and short answer questions.

The quiz will open on Wednesday at 9am (AEST) in week 8 (07/09/22) and close on Wednesday in week 9 (17/09/22) at 9am (AEST).

This is an online multiple choice and short answer assessment. The questions will be drawn from the material from weeks 1-7. The quiz will include material from lectures, workshops, readings and other resources

The quiz will consist of 20 questions. Students will have to complete this assessment in one session. Multiple attempts will not be available, so think carefully about your responses. You will not be able to go back and change your responses.

This assessment item:

• is an individual activity

• does not include a self assessment activity

• does not have a resubmission provision


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Wednesday (14 Sept 2022) 9:00 am AEST

The quiz will be open for 1 week from 07/09/22 until 14/09/22


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Wednesday (14 Sept 2022)

Marks will be available on Moodle after the quiz has closed


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of course content including readings, resources and workshop activities

Application of theory to practical situations

Understanding of the context of regulatory control on crime and deviance


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission will be via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse how different concepts of delinquency and social order define the regulatory role of the criminal justice system
  • Explain the social, historical and cultural intersection of systems of control originating in different disciplines and institutions


Graduate Attributes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Case Study

Assessment Title
Case Study

Task Description

A case study requires you to analyse and write about a person, a scenario, an event or an organisation. You will be given a choice of topics on which to base your case study, and these will be drawn from the modules covered in the unit. The purpose of a case study is to apply the concepts and theories you have learnt about in Crime & Control unit to the particular case you have selected.

What is a case?

A case can be an event, a problem, a process, an activity, an organisation, an individual person or a group of people.

What is a case study?

A case study is an in-depth exploration or examination of one of the above. A case study should be highly descriptive, nuanced, detailed and should emphasise the specific context(s) of the example being examined.

Your case study will be focusing on a deviant or marginalised group in society.

Assessment instructions

For this assessment you are required to produce a case study focusing on the legal and/or societal regulation of a deviant or marginalised group in society. You will explore:

· Who the marginalised or deviant group is

· the reasons for control (these may be legal or social or both)

· the regulatory strategies employed

· the balancing protections in place such as human rights and civil liberties

Students will be able to choose their case from a choice of topics provided, which will be drawn from the Crime & Control modules. You can choose to focus your case within an Australian context or another global context, or you can compare and contrast various global and political contexts from around the world.

You are required to identify, describe and explain the current issues related to the deviant or marginalised group and the current regulatory policies in place to control that particular group.

1. Identify and describe the marginalised or deviant group that you have selected for the case study

2. Describe and explain the current issues or problems relating to the group you have selected for the case study

3. Describe the historical and current context of the issue or problem

· Why is the group considered problematic in their country/culture/society?

· Has this changed or developed over time or during different political periods?

4. Critically evaluate how the issues are framed or positioned by the government or by society, drawing on theoretical perspectives from the unit

5. Describe and explain the current laws and policies that shape or are designed to respond to the problem

6. Describe and explain the current balancing protections in place e.g. human rights and civil liberties. The balancing protections may be formal or informal, organised by charities, NGOs, etc

7. Conclude the case study by providing an overview of the main points

Content:

Make sure you provide a short summary of the case at the beginning. This will provide context for the rest of your analysis. The main part of the assessment will involve you discussing the issues and problems relating to the case and applying the concepts and theories you have learnt about to the case study. This means that you will be referencing research and theory to support your ideas. You should also include details of relevant policies and laws if these are important to your case.

Structure:

A case study can be structured in the same way as an essay, with an introduction, a series of body paragraphs and a conclusion. However, unlike essays, case studies usually have headings based on information in the task description or marking criteria. It is strongly suggested that you include subheadings to structure the case study, for example Summary of the case, Identification of main issues, Regulatory strategies etc. the choice of subheadings will depend on the topic and content of the case study.

Make sure you have a good balance between describing your case study and analysing it. Many students fall into the trap of being too descriptive when writing about their case. Some ways to include analysis are:

Explaining and giving reasons

Comparing and contrasting

Making suggestions and recommendations

Supporting your ideas with information from sources

Style:

Case studies require you to write in the third person (people’s names, he/she/they, and so forth) when discussing the theories or research of authors, the group, the professionals or the organisations involved in the case. You should write the case study in a formal, academic style. You can include images and pictures in your case study, as long as they are correctly referenced and openly available.

Submission guidance:

The first page of the assignment is to be a title page containing: the assessment title, your name and student identification, the unit name and unit code, and the due date.

Use 11 or 12point font size, a sensible font, and 1.5 or double line spacing. Do not make the text too small.

The reference list is not included in the word limit. Word limit: 1500 words.

Submission is via Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Wednesday (5 Oct 2022) 9:00 am AEST

Submission is via Moodle


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Wednesday (19 Oct 2022)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Relevance of chosen topic to criminology

Appropriateness of selected topic for a case study

Application of theory to practical situations

Understanding of the context(s) of social and regulatory control as applied to marginalised groups


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission is via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Analyse how different concepts of delinquency and social order define the regulatory role of the criminal justice system
  • Appraise the situation of socially marginalised people who are subject to systems of authoritarian control
  • Identify cases of social control and critically examine the regulatory foundation and assessment of risk
  • Use regulatory theory to examine the methods by which societies seek to control behaviour through criminal law and consider balancing protections such as human rights.


Graduate Attributes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

4 Presentation

Assessment Title
Case Study presentation

Task Description

Content:

For this assessment students are required to produce a 7 minute video presentation based on the topic selected for the case study assessment.

The presentation should address:

· Which marginalised or deviant group is the focus of the case study

· Provide some background about this group, including a brief overview of the reasons why they are considered to be deviant or marginalised, including examples

· Why you have selected this particular group as the focus of your case study

Style:

Students are able to use the video production software of their choice. Some examples of this software or software with a free trial include Zoom, Camtasia and Screencast-O-Matic.

You are permitted to use Powerpoint or Prezzi, however, be very selective with the content of the slides, avoid placing too much text on slides and avoid death by Powerpoint!

There is no requirement to include slides for the presentation. The choice of delivery mode for the video is up to individual students.

Be creative! Include imagery, photographs, music and captions in the videos, however, please avoid including particularly distressing or graphic imagery, and make sure you have the correct permissions and any music is royalty free. There are plenty of online sources for royalty free music and copyright free images. For example see https://freemusicarchive.org/ and https://pixabay.com/ for a starting point.

Submission guidelines:

The videos should be narrated in the 1st person style, meaning the use of words such as ‘me/I/our/their’ is permitted.

The video presentation should be around 7 minutes long, penalties will apply if the video is longer than 7 minutes 15 seconds or shorter than 6 minutes 45 seconds.

A reference list must be submitted with the video presentation.

Submission will be via Moodle.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Tuesday (4 Oct 2022) 9:00 am AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Tuesday (18 Oct 2022)


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

Appropriateness of content for a case study presentation

Personal reflections on the main issues facing a marginalised or deviant group

Presentation of clear and relevant information

Interesting and engaging presentation style


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission is via Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Appraise the situation of socially marginalised people who are subject to systems of authoritarian control
  • Identify cases of social control and critically examine the regulatory foundation and assessment of risk


Graduate Attributes
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?