Course coordinator
Miss Amy Templar
Course overview
- Study period
- Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
The course provides an introduction to the criminal justice system in Australia. Students will examine the policies and practices of law enforcement, adjudicative and correctional agencies of the criminal justice system. Topics will include the role of the criminal justice system in social control, the aims and current issues facing the police, courts and corrections, and criminal justice reform.
This course is designed to give you an understanding of the way in which the criminal justice system operates, to provide an insight into a range of criminal justice issues, and to prepare you for further study in criminology.
Course requirements
Assumed background
As this is an introductory course, there is no assumed background for this course.ﾠ CRIM1019 provides foundational concepts for students considering a major in criminology, or may be taken as an elective for other programs.ﾠ CRIM1019 can be studied at the same time as CRIM1000 (Introduction to Criminology).
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CRIM7019, CRIM7119; SOCY2079, SOCY7079
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Miss Amy Templar
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please refer to My Timetable through my.UQ Dashboard (student login required)ﾠfor the most up-to-date timetable information.
Aims and outcomes
CRIM1019 focuses on the key institutions of the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections. The purpose of the course is to provide a critical understanding of criminal justice processes. The course also examines selected criminal justice trends and policies within Australia and internationally. It is concerned with how we respond to crime and problems of social order, rather than the causes of offending behaviour.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
describe the practical operation of and major policies that regulate the criminal justice system in Australia
LO2.
understand the culture, practices, and ideologies of actors within the criminal justice system, and the consequences for the processing of cases
LO3.
critically understand the implications of criminal justice processes for social exclusion
LO4.
critically understand the major concepts and theoretical paradigms in analysing the criminal justice system and its processes
LO5.
communicate effectively about criminal justice concepts and issues
LO6.
understand how to negotiate group dynamics to achieve a common goal
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set |
RiPPLE Rounds
|
10% (2.5% per round) |
25/11/2024 - 6/12/2024 9/12/2024 - 20/12/2024 30/12/2024 - 10/01/2025 13/01/2025 - 24/01/2025 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection | Court Visit Reflection | 30% |
3/01/2025 4:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Video Presentation (recorded) and Debate
|
30% |
9/01/2025 4:00 pm 20/01/2025 9:00 am |
| Essay/ Critique, Examination |
Final Examination (Short Answer Exam)
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025 |
Assessment details
RiPPLE Rounds
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Quiz, Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10% (2.5% per round)
- Due date
25/11/2024 - 6/12/2024
9/12/2024 - 20/12/2024
30/12/2024 - 10/01/2025
13/01/2025 - 24/01/2025
- Other conditions
- Peer assessed.
Task description
The RiPPLE activities are a way to check-in throughout the course and demonstrate what you are learning in the course. RiPPLE is an online study tool that involves creating, evaluating, and practising on study items to assist in your learning of CRIM1019 content. RiPPLE Rounds involve you creating, evaluating, and answering questions about the course content via RiPPLE.
RiPPLE Rounds are to be submitted by the end of Weeks 2, 4, 6, and 8 (Modules 1, 2, 3, & 4, respectively) - though students are encouraged to submit/review questions weekly to ensure that questions are evaluated appropriately and sufficiently by the due date for each module.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the 'Assessment' folder in Blackboard for this course.
Al Use: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use Al technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference Al use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via RiPPLE link on Blackboard by 2pm of the Friday at the end of each Module. You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time and on the due date.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment. Due to the peer assessed nature of this assessment, extensions are not permitted except in extreme circumstances.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Due to the peer assessed nature of this assessment, late submissions are not permitted except in extreme circumstances.
Court Visit Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
3/01/2025 4:00 pm
Task description
For this assessment, you will be required to observe court proceedings (at a time and location of your choosing). You will then reflect on your court visit, based on questions set out on the task sheet.
The Assessment Task Sheet, marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Where relevant, your paper must include proper citation (using American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition formatting) and reference appropriate sources. See the School of Social Science Assignment Writing Guide at https://social-science.uq.edu.au/files/11822/EssayWritingGuide_SocSci_2021.pdf , and the UQ APA 7th Edition Guide https://guides.library.uq.edu.au/referencing/apa7 . Your paper should also follow the formatting requirements outlined on the task sheet (available on Blackboard).
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the 'Assessment' folder in Blackboard for this course.
Al Use: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use Al technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of Al tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
You must submit a request for an extension as soon as it becomes clear you need an extension. Your request should be submitted no later than the assessment item's due date and time.
The request must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. A list of acceptable reasons for an extension and the evidence you must provide can be found here. Your request may be refused if you do not meet the acceptable reasons for an extension. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
In the School of Social Science, extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
Extension requests exceeding the maximum extension period stated for a piece of assessment will only be considered under exceptional circumstances (circumstances outside of your control) with additional supporting documentation.
Late applications must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date and time. The School of Social Science will not accept personal statements.
Students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible. Extension requests are processed and managed by the School of Social Science Administration Team.
Extensions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Video Presentation (recorded) and Debate
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
9/01/2025 4:00 pm
20/01/2025 9:00 am
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
Task description
Presentation and Debate
Students will be asked to make a short presentation, submitted as a video to be viewed by the course coordinator and other students, and engage in an in-class debate on the same topic during tutorial classes. Presentations will be designed to engage in real life local criminal justice issues and link them with criminal justice literature and theory. More information will be given on Blackboard, in lecture, and in tutorials.
Depending on class size, presentations will be given in groups where students will need to work in a team. Sign-ups for presentations will occur during the first tutorial. Further details will be provided in tutorials and on Blackboard. It is the student's responsibility to make the course coordinator aware of any issues regarding their group in a timely manner.
Recorded presentations are expected to be formal, using PowerPoint slides or other forms of visual aids. A copy of the visual aids or PowerPoint slides must be submitted online with the video presentations. These requirements will be further discussed in the first tutorial. The presentation topics and details of the assessment will be posted on Blackboard.
This assessment item encourages students to develop skills in analysis, argumentation, and oral presentation of information. The ability to communicate information orally is a skill frequently required in the workplace, and valued by the University in its graduate attributes. All members of the group will receive the same mark for the presentation component; however, the course coordinator retains the right to alter individual marks within a group under exceptional circumstances.
Peer Assessment
A peer assessment of contribution to the group must be completed by all group members individually. This assessment requires each group member to rate the performance of the other group members. This will be completed at two time points, 1) by 2pm on Friday in Week 6 and 2) by 2pm Friday in Week 8. The assessments will be available on Blackboard. Failure to complete peer assessment will result in zero marks for the group assignment.
These requirements will be further discussed in the first week of classes.
Group work resources will be provided on Blackboard and throughout the tutorial program. If a group is not functioning effectively or students have concerns in completing this assessment in their allocated group, support will be provided the Course Coordinator as appropriate. If students require assistance with their group functioning or have concerns about their group they must contact course staff in a timely manner in order for assistance to be provided.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the 'Assessment' folder in Blackboard for this course.
Al Use: This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use Al technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of Al tools.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS Support Team.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Group issues, individual performance issues, or member illness are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator, as appropriate (Applying for an assessment extension - my.UQ - University of Queensland).
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Final Examination (Short Answer Exam)
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
1/02/2025 - 8/02/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
A final examination will be scheduled during the University exam period. This exam will assess your knowledge and ability to apply the core concepts presented in lectures, tutorials, and readings over the course of the semester. The exam will consist of three short answer questions where you will be asked to provide an applied critique of a selected policy. This is an open book exam.
The purpose of this assessment is to allow students to develop their abilities in critical thinking and writing by applying conceptual tools from the course to a particular criminal justice issue. The questions require you to use a specific theoretical paradigm to analyse a policy, consider the research evidence in relation to the policy, and then critique the policy. The purpose of this assessment is to prompt students to consider the underlying values reflected in a set of policies as well as the intended and unintended consequences stemming from these policies. The short answer questions require you to analyse a policy, apply appropriate concepts, and then utilise research evidence as the basis of your critique and resulting argument for improvements.
The Assessment Task Sheet, marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course. Students will be provided with a list of required and suggested readings prior to the exam in Week 7.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
You can request a deferred exam if you can provide evidence of unavoidable circumstances that prevented you from sitting your original exam at its scheduled date and time. Your application must include supporting evidence. The request will be assessed based on the evidence you provide when you apply.
An application on the basis of a Student Access Plan (SAP) or Extension Verification Letter (EVL) alone will not be accepted. If you are applying on medical grounds, a medical practitioner must assess your condition and provide a signed medical certificate that covers the day of the examination. You must obtain a medical certificate no later than two business days after the date of the original examination. Further details of acceptable evidence for deferred examination can be found here.
For information on eligibility and application instructions, please view the following page on myUQ: Deferring an exam - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
The final grade is determined by adding together the sum of the individual assessment tasks. Grades are calculated based on the marks received.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Supplementary assessment is an additional opportunity to demonstrate that the learning requirements for an eligible course have been satisfied and that the graduate attributes for the course have been attained. Supplementary assessment may only be granted where Supplementary Assessment – procedures allow. A passing grade of 4 (or P) is the highest grade that can be awarded in a course where supplementary assessment has been granted. For further information on supplementary assessment please see my.UQ.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
UQ Assignment Writing Guide: Steps for writing assignments - my.UQ - University of Queensland
Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Useful journals for this course include Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, British Journal of Criminology, Criminology, Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Criminology and Public Policy, Current Issues in Criminal Justice, International Journal of Offender Therapy, Justice Quarterly,ﾠPolicing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, and Police Practice and Research.
Important websites containing research material relating to criminal justice topics in Australia are the sites of the Australian Institute of Criminology: www.aic.gov.au, and the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics: www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au. Also, a variety of media programs, such as Four Corners, regularly cover current criminal justice issues. Online repositories such as The Conversation publish accessible expert commentaries, news articles, research reports, and accompanying expert opinion and analysis. Conversation articles are curated by professional editors and speak to current events.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (25 Nov - 01 Dec) |
Lecture |
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 1: Thinking about CJS/ Models for understanding CJS |
|
Week 2 (02 Dec - 08 Dec) |
Lecture |
The Role of Police & Police Culture |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 2: New Technologies and Police Decision Making |
|
Week 3 (09 Dec - 15 Dec) |
Lecture |
Constructing Crime & Policing Critiques |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 3: New Directions in Policing & Working in Teams |
|
Week 4 (16 Dec - 22 Dec) |
Lecture |
History, Structure, and Role of the Courts |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 4: Research and Essay Writing Learning outcomes: L05 |
|
Week 5 (Mid Sem break ends Wed) (30 Dec - 05 Jan) |
Lecture |
Pre-trial processes |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 5: Thinking Ethically about Generative AI Use in Writing |
|
Week 6 (06 Jan - 12 Jan) |
Lecture |
Rationales for Punishment/Prisons |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 6: Court Processes/Alternative Justice Processes Peer assessment due by 2pm. |
|
Week 7 (13 Jan - 19 Jan) |
Lecture |
Comm. corrections/Thinking about social control |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 7: Alternatives to Prisons |
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Week 8 (20 Jan - 26 Jan) |
Lecture |
Debates Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 8: Debates Peer assessment due by 2pm. Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.