JSB290 Victimology
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| Unit code: | JSB290 |
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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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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,368 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | JSB290 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 96 credit points of previous study |
| Coordinator: | Jodi Death | jodi.death@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit builds on your understanding of criminology by introducing you to the closely aligned discipline of victimology. This unit centres the perspectives of victims and provides opportunity to build a more comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, political perspectives, and working with vulnerable people. The unit will provide you with opportunities to build, practice and provide evidence of your analysis and problem-solving skills in relation to the role, needs, and rights of victims of harm.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply the terms, concepts, theories and policies in victimology (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics - 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2,2)
- Discuss the history of victimology and the current influences on victimology theory (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics - 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2,2)
- Analyse and discuss the data related to the nature and extent of victimisation (Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills, Problem Solving - 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
- Critically discuss policies and programs that relate to victims of crime and harms, as well as assess the impact of policies and programs that are intended to benefit victims. (Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills, Problem Solving - 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
Content
Module 1: History, origins and theoretical development of victimology
Module 2: Issues and applications of victimology
Module 3: Working with victims
Learning Approaches
This unit will be offered to both internal and online students.
Internal mode delivery is via a two-hour workshop and one hour of online learning tasks. Online mode delivery is via the lecture podcast and one hour of online learning tasks. The workshop will introduce students to the theory, context and information for each topic and provide critical discussion points and activities. Assessment items will provide students with an opportunity to develop key skills that will be required for those pursuing a career in fields that require an understanding of victims of harm and the political, social and policy contexts that impact on them. Authentic problem-based learning and case studies will be featured in the learning and teaching approaches utilised in this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester, which may include:
- worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- in writing, eg criteria sheets, written commentary
- to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
There are two distinct forms of assessment used in this unit - formative and summative. Formative assessment provides students with either written or verbal feedback for a piece of assessment, and summative assessment provides students with a mark that will contribute to their final grade in the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
Students will write a series of short responses to scenarios based on learning materials from weeks 1-6.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is not permitted in this assessment task as you must demonstrate your own skills and knowledge. Ensure that all submitted work is your own and maintains academic integrity standards. You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorship. The Academic Integrity Policy describes penalties related to the unauthorised use of GenAI.
Assessment: Report: Policy analysis
You will write an argumentative research essay in response to questions about specific policy initiatives. You will approach the task from specific professional perspectives (such as police, victim support, youth justice).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is not permitted in this assessment task as you must demonstrate your own skills and knowledge. Ensure that all submitted work is your own and maintains academic integrity standards. You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorship. The Academic Integrity Policy describes penalties related to the unauthorised use of GenAI.
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
Weekly readings will be allocated. Readings will be available in the QUT library and online.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | JSB290 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 96 credit points of previous study |
Overview
This unit builds on your understanding of criminology by introducing you to the closely aligned discipline of victimology. This unit centres the perspectives of victims and provides opportunity to build a more comprehensive understanding of criminal justice, political perspectives, and working with vulnerable people. The unit will provide you with opportunities to build, practice and provide evidence of your analysis and problem-solving skills in relation to the role, needs, and rights of victims of harm.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply the terms, concepts, theories and policies in victimology (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics - 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2,2)
- Discuss the history of victimology and the current influences on victimology theory (Discipline Knowledge, Professional Ethics - 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2,2)
- Analyse and discuss the data related to the nature and extent of victimisation (Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills, Problem Solving - 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
- Critically discuss policies and programs that relate to victims of crime and harms, as well as assess the impact of policies and programs that are intended to benefit victims. (Critical Thinking and Basic Research Skills, Problem Solving - 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
Content
Module 1: History, origins and theoretical development of victimology
Module 2: Issues and applications of victimology
Module 3: Working with victims
Learning Approaches
This unit will be offered to both internal and online students.
Internal mode delivery is via a two-hour workshop and one hour of online learning tasks. Online mode delivery is via the lecture podcast and one hour of online learning tasks. The workshop will introduce students to the theory, context and information for each topic and provide critical discussion points and activities. Assessment items will provide students with an opportunity to develop key skills that will be required for those pursuing a career in fields that require an understanding of victims of harm and the political, social and policy contexts that impact on them. Authentic problem-based learning and case studies will be featured in the learning and teaching approaches utilised in this unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester, which may include:
- worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- in writing, eg criteria sheets, written commentary
- to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
There are two distinct forms of assessment used in this unit - formative and summative. Formative assessment provides students with either written or verbal feedback for a piece of assessment, and summative assessment provides students with a mark that will contribute to their final grade in the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Task
Students will write a series of short responses to scenarios based on learning materials from weeks 1-6.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is not permitted in this assessment task as you must demonstrate your own skills and knowledge. Ensure that all submitted work is your own and maintains academic integrity standards. You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorship. The Academic Integrity Policy describes penalties related to the unauthorised use of GenAI.
Assessment: Report: Policy analysis
You will write an argumentative research essay in response to questions about specific policy initiatives. You will approach the task from specific professional perspectives (such as police, victim support, youth justice).
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is not permitted in this assessment task as you must demonstrate your own skills and knowledge. Ensure that all submitted work is your own and maintains academic integrity standards. You may be asked to demonstrate authorship of your assessment. Find out more on keeping good records to authenticate authorship. The Academic Integrity Policy describes penalties related to the unauthorised use of GenAI.
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
Weekly readings will be allocated. Readings will be available in the QUT library and online.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with this unit.