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Session: 2022/23
Last modified: 30/03/2022 13:55:41
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Title of Module: Contemporary Studies in Criminal Justice |
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Code: CRIM09021 |
SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) |
Credit Points: 20 |
ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme) |
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| School: | School of Education & Social Sciences |
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| Module Co-ordinator: | G
O'Donnell |
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| Summary of Module |
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The module is designed to allow students optionality and flexibility in what they study. Rather than have multiple option modules, this module replaces that approach but still encourages student choice. Students choose from a suite of topics relevant to Criminal Justice. These topics are designed by staff and focus on their specialist research areas. Therefore, this module also contributes to the research-led teaching agenda. The topics run for a maximum of six weeks and students would select two options across the trimester.
Topics might include
- Alcohol and drugs
- Court architecture and behaviour
- Socioeconomic factors and crime
- Gender violence.
- Restorative justice
- Contemporary issues in policing
- Sociology of prisons
- Street cultures
- The management of dangerous offenders in the community
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| Module Delivery Method |
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| Face-To-Face | Blended | Fully Online | HybridC | HybridO | Work-based Learning |
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.
Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations
Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.
HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus
HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus
Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.
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| Term(s) for Module Delivery |
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(Provided viable student numbers permit).
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| Term 1 | | Term 2 | | Term 3 | |
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| Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements) |
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On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the specialist topics pursued,
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Engage critically with theoretical and conceptual debates pertinent to their elected specialist topics,
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Synthesise convincingly the arguments and evidence advanced in topic-specific literature
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Explain the links between debates within relevant specialist topics and broader criminological contexts/paradigms. |
| Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills |
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| SCQF Headings |
During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve
core skills in:
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| Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) |
SCQF Level 9.
Students will develop an extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of specialist area in criminology, concepts and methodologies informed by research at the forefront of present knowledge.
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| Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding |
SCQF Level 9.
Students will apply criminological theories to critically explain new developments in criminal justice policy and practice. This will enable students to understand policies and practice in the criminal justice field in the future.
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| Generic Cognitive skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Students will apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to complex issues at the forefront of the study of criminological theory.
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| Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills |
SCQF Level 9.
Students will develop their ICT skills through the use of online research engines and tools such as Moodle. They will practice their oral communication skills by interacting with peers during the workshops.
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| Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others |
SCQF Level 9.
Students will exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in carrying out learning activities.
Students will take responsibility for own work and contribute to the collective learning activities of the group.
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| Pre-requisites: |
Before undertaking this module the student should have
undertaken the following:
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Module Code:
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| Other: | The student must meet mandatory pre-requisites prior to progressing to next level of study. |
| Co-requisites | Module Code:
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* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.
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| Learning and Teaching |
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| This module will combine a variety of methods including face-to face learning, external speakers, on-line activities and work-shops. Staff can use the most effective means to teach their topic area. |
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to
achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below:
| Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities) |
| Lecture/Core Content Delivery | 24 |
| Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity | 12 |
| Asynchronous Class Activity | 24 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| 200
Hours Total
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**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet
access)
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The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content
and ultimately for the learning outcomes:
Garland, D. (2001) The Culture of Control: Crime and Social Order in Contemporary Society. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.
Hagan, F.E., (2011) Essentials of Research Methods in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Pearson Higher Ed.
Hill, M. (2014) Policy Process: A Reader London:Routledge
Maguire, M., Morgan, R., and Reiner, R. (eds)(2007) The Oxford Handbook of Criminology OUP
Newburn, T.(ed) (2009) Key Readings in Criminology Willan Publishing
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(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications,
students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to
wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date
material)
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| Engagement Requirements |
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In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure
Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Attendance Requirements
All fulltime students (part-time and distant learning students should check with their programme leader for any queries) are required to attend all scheduled classes and participate with all delivered elements of the module as part of their engagement with their programme of study. Consideration will be given to students who have protection under the appropriate equality law. Please refer to UWS Regulations, Chapter 1, 1.64 – 1.67, available at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/rights-and-regulations/regulatory-framework/
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Supplemental Information
| Programme Board | Social Sciences |
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| Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) |
No
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| Subject Panel | UG Criminal Justice |
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| Moderator | L Frondigoun |
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| External Examiner | W Graham |
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| Accreditation Details | |
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| Version Number | 1.06 |
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| Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below) |
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There are two assessments for this module. Each carries a 50% weighting.
Students will submit one essay of around 1,500 words in week 7.
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| Students will submit one essay of around 1,500 words in week 15. |
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module
(one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module
will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times
within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be
provided within the Student Handbook.)
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Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)
Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above
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Note(s):
- More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
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Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.
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| Equality and Diversity |
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Aligned with the overall commitment to equality and diversity stated in the Programme Specifications, the module supports equality of opportunity for students from all backgrounds and with different learning needs. Using Moodle, learning materials will be presented electronically in formats that allow flexible access and manipulation of content. The module complies with University regulations and guidance on inclusive learning and teaching practice. Specialist assistive equipment, support provision and adjustment to assessment practice will be made in accordance with UWS policy and regulations. The University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy can be accessed at the following link: http://www.uws.ac.uk/equality/
Our partners are fully committed to the principles and practice of inclusiveness and our modules are designed to be accessible to all. Where this module is delivered overseas, local equivalent support for students and appropriate legislation applies.
UWS Equality and Diversity Policy |
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(N.B. Every effort
will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues
brought to the attention of the School)
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