Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Arts and Humanities

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• Unit Title

  Law and Order

• Unit Code

  CRI1111

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit introduces students to the major institutions of Criminal Justice in Australia. Students develop an understanding of how society responds to offensive behaviour. They also consider the roles of key agencies and individuals within the justice system. This compulsory unit provides an important foundation for moving into specialised units.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CRI1101, JUS1111

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Compare and contrast legal systems across international jurisdictions.
2. Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of legal processes and the origins of law.
4. Demonstrate appropriate skills in written expression and report writing.
5. Demonstrate responsibility for own learning.
6. Describe the institutional structure of the Australian legal system.
7. Describe the nature of Aboriginal Customary Law.
8. Explain the role of police, courts and corrections.

Unit Content

1. Customary law.
2. Ethics in justice.
3. Law and Federalism - the Constitution.
4. The branches of law.
5. The nature and function of law.
6. The politics and sociology of law.
7. The role of corrections.
8. The role of courts.
9. The role of police.
10. The sources and institutions of law.
11. The trial process.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit is conducted in both the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students attend a two hour lecture and a one hour tutorial each week. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts and literature relevant to Australia's legal systems, the creation of law and systems of justice. On-campus tutorials provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail and in doing so, further develop their communication and teamwork skills. Assessment methods provide students the opportunity to visit parliament whilst in session and watch a real life trial. These assessments allow students to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Off-campus students are provided with an electronic version of the internal lecture and weekly tutorials. All information is delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. Lectures are used to introduce the central concepts and literature relevant to Australia's legal systems, the creation of law and systems of justice. Regular online activities, delivered via the online modules and the discussion board, provide students the opportunity to discuss critical aspects of the content in greater detail. Online tutorials using Adobe Connect Pro allow students to develop their communication and teamwork skills. methods provide students the opportunity to visit parliament whilst in session and watch a real life trial. These assessments allow students to demonstrate their content knowledge, critical thinking and develop their written communication skills. Regular online access is required.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ White, R., & Perrone, S. (2009). Crime, criminality and criminal justice. Sth Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
• Hinchy, R. (2007). The Australian legal system: History, institutions and methods. NSW: Pearson Education.
• White, R., & Perrone, S. (2005). Crime and social control. Victoria: Oxford.
• Ellis, E. (2005). Principles and practice of law. Sydney: Lawbook Co.
• Vines, P. (2005). Law and justice in Australia: Foundations of the legal system. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

^ Mandatory reference

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