Course coordinator
Dr Zoe Staines
Please email me to arrange a time for a consultation appointment.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
This course challenges students to think about how justice is carried out in a diverse society. Awareness of inequality, power and colonial structures are fundamental to our understanding of crime and criminal justice. Students will be exposed to theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding diversity, and gain an understanding of how marginalisation, inequality, and colonisation shape criminal justice systems and outcomes.
We live in a society where there are significant social and economic inequalities of class, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability and age that have bearing on crime, victimisation, and system responses to these. This course challenges you to think about how justice is carried out in a diverse society. We will consider how inequality, power and colonial structures areﾠfundamental to understanding criminal justice systems and outcomes. Among other topics, you will learn about: the glaring and persistent over-representation of First Nations peoples in the criminal justice system; the immigration-crime myth; the implications of social movements including #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo; the connection between crime, class and economic privilege; and the implications of the criminalisation of domestic violence. The overarching aim of the course is to expose you to a critical understanding of crime and criminal justice processes.
CRIM2099 is taught on St Lucia campus, and involves weekly seminars delivered in person.
The course relies on Blackboardﾠto provide students with post-seminarﾠlecture recordings, learning materials and activities relevant to each week’s learning module. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the course Blackboard site before the first week.
How much time should you spend on this course?
Students are expected to spend at least 10 hours each week on this course. This time can be divided roughly into three contact hours (combining lectures, seminar activities and discussion in class), and sevenﾠnon-contact hours (spent reading,ﾠcritically reflecting on the course material andﾠcompleting the assessment tasks).
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course assumes that introductory criminology or sociology courses have been completed.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
4 units Criminology or Sociology courses
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CRIM7099
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
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) for the most up-to-date timetable information.
Aims and outcomes
The centralﾠaims of the course are (1) toﾠintroduce students to theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding categories such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability and class, and the intersection of these, (2) to foster an understanding ofﾠmarginalisation, inequality, and colonisation as they shape criminal justice systems and outcomes, andﾠ(3) to encourage critical reflection of criminal justice practices and criminological theory.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe key features of theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding categories of diversity (e.g., race, gender), and the intersections of these
LO2.
Source, review, and critically evaluate/apply research addressing the implications of marginalisation, inequality, and colonisation on criminal justice outcomes
LO3.
Demonstrate enhanced skills of problem solving, critical thinking, and reflection in diverse contexts
LO4.
Demonstrate strong communication skills across diverse modes and settings
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Seminar activities - Worksheets x 3
|
15% |
Worksheet # 1 (Week 2) 2/08/2024 2:00 pm Worksheet # 2 (Week 4) 16/08/2024 2:00 pm Worksheet # 3 (Week 6) 30/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Take Home Assignment (1200 words)
|
40% |
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
Assignment 2 will be released at 2pm Tuesday 17 September (week 9). Assignment 2 is due via Turnitin by 2pm Friday 20 September (week 9). This will give you 72 hours to complete this assignment. |
| Essay/ Critique |
Government Taskforce Submission (1500 words)
|
45% |
24/10/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Seminar activities - Worksheets x 3
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Worksheet # 1 (Week 2) 2/08/2024 2:00 pm
Worksheet # 2 (Week 4) 16/08/2024 2:00 pm
Worksheet # 3 (Week 6) 30/08/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Assignment 1 (consisting of the 3 x Seminar Worksheets) is worth 15% of your grade overall: 5%/5 marks per Worksheet.
Seminar questions for each respective Worksheet will be released during the relevant seminar(s).
Time will be set aside in the seminars for students to discuss these seminar questions with their peers. However, students need to submit their responses individually by the due date/time for each respective Worksheet. Students should attend these (and all) seminars to ensure are best placed to complete the Worksheets. However, if students are not able to attend during the relevant weeks, they should email the Unit Coordinator to arrange completion of the worksheets outside of the seminar time.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The completed Seminar Worksheets must be submitted by the due date via a Turnitin link in the Assignment 1 folder. If you are unsure, please contact the Course Coordinator.
If you have any technical trouble when uploading your assignment, please email the completed assignment to the Course Coordinator before the due date/time to avoid penalty.
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.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
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. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
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 unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
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.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. 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.
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. Extensions exceeding this duration or 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).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, 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.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
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.
Late submissions will receive a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per day late.
Take Home Assignment (1200 words)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
20/09/2024 2:00 pm
Assignment 2 will be released at 2pm Tuesday 17 September (week 9).
Assignment 2 is due via Turnitin by 2pm Friday 20 September (week 9).
This will give you 72 hours to complete this assignment.
- Other conditions
- Student specific, Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A take-home assignment will be available on Blackboard in semester week 9. This take-home assignment is designed to gauge your understanding and ability to critically apply the course materials covered to date. You are not required to go beyond the course materials to complete this assignment.
The take-home assignment paper will contain 2 x short-answer essay style questions. Students must write answers to both questions, drawing on the course materials/content only. You will have 1,200 words to answer both questions (approx. 600 words per question).
Please note:
- This is an open-book assignment. However, you are limited to course materials ONLY. You are prohibited from using materials outside of the course materials.
- This is an independent assignment; you are prohibited from working with others.
- The rules of academic integrity and proper citation apply. Please review UQ's Student Academic Integrity Policies here: https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/student-integrity-and-conduct/academic-integrity-and-student-conduct.
- Sources that you rely on to answer the questions must be provided at the end of the assignment (your reference list will not be included in the word count).
- Papers must follow the APA 7th style of referencing, please refer to the guide available online from the library.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
AI Use: This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The completed assignment paper must be submitted by the due date via a Turnitin link in the same ‘Take home assignment’ section of Blackboard that the assignment was accessed from (e.g., CRIM2099 / CRIM7099). If you are unsure, please contact the Course Coordinator.
If you have any technical trouble when uploading your assignment, please email the completed assignment to the Course Coordinator before the due date/time to avoid penalty.
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.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
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. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
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 unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
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.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. 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.
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. Extensions exceeding this duration or 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).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, 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.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
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.
Late submissions will receive a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per day late.
Government Taskforce Submission (1500 words)
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
24/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
A governmental taskforce is considering a current issue on crime. You have been asked to make a submission to the taskforce, based on your knowledge of gender, race, inequality and justice. Your submission to the taskforce will take the form of a short essay, drawing on relevant scholarly research and including your recommendations. Your submission to the taskforce must be evidence-based to convince policymakers of the validity of your argument. You must define all of the concepts you use simply and clearly so that policymakers understand your message.
Your submission:
- will be a maximum of 1,500 words (+/- 10%), exclusive of the reference list, in-text citations are included in the word count,
- must draw on scholarly research, including a sufficient enough number of sources to address the questions posed by the Taskforce.
- may use sub-headings,
- may use images, graphs and tables, however
- limit the number of these,
- note that they do not count for your overall word count,
- ensure that you reference where the material has come from,
- must include recommendations,
- must include a reference list and use APA 7th style referencing and formatting.
- must be double-space your paper.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
The Use of AI:
This assessment task evaluates student’s abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
** The topic(s) and terms of reference for the Taskforce, as well as further information about the assessment will be available on Blackboard in due course.**
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.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
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. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
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 unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
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.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. 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.
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. Extensions exceeding this duration or 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).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, 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.
Late submissions of extension requests 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.
Late submissions will receive a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per day late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 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. |
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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Please see Blackboard for all learning resources related to this course.
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 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Seminar |
Week 1 - The use and abuse of power Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 2 - Crime and social constructions of 'gender' and 'race' Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 3 - Crime, class, and economic privilege Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 4 - Intersectionality Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 5 - Tough guise: violence & masculinity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Seminar |
Week 6 - Intimate partner violence & responses Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Seminar |
Week 7 - The immigration-crime myth Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
Week 8 - No seminar/class (Assignment preparation) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
Week 9 - No seminar/class (Take-home assignment) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
Not Timetabled |
Mid-Semester Break |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 10 - Indigenous incarceration Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 11 - Black lives matter Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 12 - Hashtag revolution: social movements and their influence on criminal justice reform Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 13 - Future directions and course wrap up Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Additional learning activity information
Please see Blackboard for additional information on week-to-week topics and content.
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.