JSB219 Case Studies in Major Crime
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| Unit code: | JSB219 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | 96 credit points of previous study |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,572 |
Unit Outline: Summer 2025, Online
| Unit code: | JSB219 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 96 credit points of previous study |
Overview
Serious crimes such as homicide and child abuse are prominent in contemporary media debate and public commentary. Criminology and Justice Studies are multidiscipinary enterprises with a key focus on how both the criminal justice system and society more generally responds to these types of crime events. By closely studying different aspects of a range of historical major crimes, students will obtain a better understanding of the important criminal justice system responses and social processes associated with these events, and will develop enhanced skills in cultural analysis and social justice. The unit's focus on real world social problems will appeal to QUT's broader student market.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of responses to major crime events (Discipline Knowledge CLOs 1-1; 1-2)
- Describe and analyse the different law enforcement, legal and broader social processes that relate to major crime events (Discipline Knowledge; Professional ethics CLOs 1-1, 1-2, 2-3, 2-4)
- Select and organise information from a range of sources and critically evaluate those sources (Communication and collaboration; Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills CLOs 3-1, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3).
- Present logical arguments using written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to summarise problems and propose solutions (Communication and Collaboration; Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills CLOs 3-1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
Content
The unit will involve case studies of a range of historical major crime events.
Learning Approaches
This unit is offered in online mode and has a multi-faceted approach to teaching that features the use of blended learning and multimedia resources, concentrating on constant interaction between students and teaching staff (including the implementation of an asynchronous Discussion Board and live masterclasses). Content will focus on real world case studies.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will be able to receive constant feedback via the unit's Discussion Board; they will also receive comprehensive personal feedback on the two assessment tasks.
Assessment
Overview
Refer to the unit Canvas site for complete details on assessment. Assessment for this unit is both summative and formative.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Reflective Journal
Students will prepare a Reflective Journal focusing upon four topics relevant to the opening modules of the unit. 4 x 250 words (1000 words).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Case Study
You will be required to choose a real-world major crime event to study from a number of examples provided (2000 words). You will research the crime event and prepare a case study outlining key aspects of the police investigation, subsequent criminal trial proceedings, media coverage and broader social impact of the case.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no unusual risks associated with this unit.