MLT345 - Criminal Justice Study Tour
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2022 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | MLL218 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| In-person attendance requirements: | This unit requires students to attend a supervised overseas study tour. The study tour will involve a combination of seminars (20 hours), intensive learning activities (20 hours) and site visits (16 hours). |
Note:Special enrolment procedure applies. Enrolment in this program is by application only. Please add yourself to our expression of interest list and we will contact you when applications open. For further information on international study opportunities please go here. | |
Content
This study tour will examine selected topics in criminal procedure and criminal justice in a selected overseas jurisdiction (the particular jurisdiction may vary from year to year). The specialist curriculum content will be taught either by Deakin Law staff or expert academics at the host institution. In addition, local practitioners - judge, lawyers, prosecutors, criminal justice personnel - will provide insights into the practical workings of the criminal justice system. Students will make site visits which make include visits to courts, prisons and iconic legal landmarks. The course will provide an excellent basis on which to develop a comparative perspective on the operation of the criminal justice system in another jurisdiction and Victoria. While based in the overseas location, students will live in a University environment and be exposed to different styles of instruction in law.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Interpret and apply an array of criminal procedural and criminal justice approaches favoured in criminal systems in Australia and foreign jurisdictions | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Research, critically analyse, and write about a legal issue relevant to criminal justice systems in both Australia and in foreign jurisdictions by comparing and contrasting both systems with a view to problem analysis and solution | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Identify, explain, and apply an array of legal methods and tools utilised in the criminal justice arena in relation to a specific criminal justice issue through reference to international practitioner perspectives | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Communicate effectively with an array of professionals in an international context and undertake self-directed learning utilising the Socratic method | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Attendance and participation in seminars and field visits | 20% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Multiple-choice quiz (paper-based, closed book and invigilated on location) | 1.5 hours | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3: (Groups of 2) Research essay | 3000 words | 60% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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