Key facts
UNE unit code: CRIM294
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Criminal networks extend across the globe and crimes like drug trafficking, kidnapping, human trafficking, human slavery, counterfeit goods, goods smuggling, piracy, cyber-attacks, the stolen art trade, the trading of exotic animals, and other criminal activities have the potential to have far reaching consequences.
In this unit you will examine crime and its control in a global and transnational context. You will analyse crimes that cross national borders, new forms of organised crime, and crimes committed by nation states. You will compare diverse cultural definitions of criminal conduct, systems of law, police, courts, and corrections between different countries. A range of cross-national data sets and measures of crime and social control will also be considered.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate informed theoretical knowledge of transnational and international trends and developments in crime and criminal justice;
- identify and critically assess convergences and divergences in criminal justice through comparison of Australian arrangements with other jurisdictions;
- critically analyse the ethical dimensions of criminal justice practices, notably in relation to international principles of Human Rights, with the ability to transmit this knowledge to others; and
- independently evaluate the strengths and limitations of undertaking comparative research studies of crime and criminal justice.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 2500 |
| Online Quiz | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings |
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