CULT 1012 Policing, Justice and Society
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102318
Coordinator Michael Kennedy Opens in new window
Description In this introductory unit to policing, who the police are, what they do and the practice of policing will be described explained and analysed. The unit will consider the communities, groups and individuals the practice of policing exposes the police and other criminal justice agencies to. Students will consider and critically think about contemporary strategies and approaches applied to policing practice in the 21st Century. Students in this unit will also explore policing theory and apply it to practice. As this is an introductory unit, a focus on developing students' academic skills such as writing for university, reading and annotating will feature throughout the delivery of content.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Criminology
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Equivalent Subjects CULT 1013 - Policing Justice and Society JUST 2012 - Law Evidence and Procedure CULT 1016 - Theories and Concepts of Policing CULT 1015 - Theories and Concepts of Policing
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Reflection (due week 4) | 500 words | 20 | Y | Individual |
| Short answer exercise (due week 10) | 1,500 words | 30 | Y | Individual |
| Online quiz/exam preparation (due in week 12) | 1 x online quiz | 10 | Y | Individual |
| Final Examination – multiple choice | 2 hours | 40 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods