LC2S205 - Crime, Justice and Society 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S205 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Crime, Justice and Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis, Joanne Bates | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Coburn, Karen Counsell, Alexandra Dobson, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100483 - criminal justice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module aims to introduce students to principal and emerging issues in criminal justice and to consider socio-legal perspectives of crime and criminal law.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop a foundational knowledge on which to discuss principal and emerging issues in criminal justice and to consider socio-legal perspectives of crime and criminal law.
2. Develop a socio-legal analysis and evaluation of crime and criminal law within society and the criminal justice system.
Content Summary
The module explores a wide-range of social, historical, and theoretical perspectives on crime and justice in society. The content may evolve due to emerging legal issues and will cover the following indicative content:
· Crime and punishment in history
· The Criminal Justice System
· Criminological theories of crime
· Crime recording, statistics and crime trends
· Law, lawyers and crime in the media
· Victims
· The Criminal Process; police, CPS and the court process
· Punishment – theories and realities
· Sentencing and appeal processes
· The problem of prisons
· Policing
· Critical issues in criminal justice
o Terrorism and the globalisation of crime
o Drugs and alcohol
o Topical case studies
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed and accurate knowledge and understanding of the socio-legal perspective of crime, criminal law and criminal justice. |
| LO2 | Analyse and evaluate crime, criminal procedures and criminal law within a wider perspective of society and justice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | A specific range of assessment types are offered in order to complete the required task (e.g. essay, report, presentation). The student makes a choice as to which type they use for the assessment. A range of questions relating to key issues within criminal justice. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject in the area of criminal justice. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |