Offered
South Africa Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
As for CRI2271
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Understand the study field of victimology.
- Apply knowledge of criminal victimisation theories and perspectives/approaches to particular contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability critically to assess victimisation risk and to develop victimisation vulnerability profiles.
- Critically appraise the impact of criminal victimisation on individuals, society, the ecology and economy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of empowerment strategies for survivors of crime.
- Use appropriate science and technology effectively and responsibly when dealing with victimisation without harming society, the environment or individuals.
- Work and communicate with others as membesr of multi-disciplinary teams to deal effectively with victimisation
- [need different objective for 3rd year level of unit, e.g. 'Students taking this unit at a third year level will be expected to demonstrate a greater level of understanding of theoretical and interpretive issues'.
Assessment
Written essay (1600 words): 35%; Two Tutorial assessments (450 words each): 20%; Written examinations (2 hours): 45%.
Contact hours
One X 2hr lecture and one 1hr tutorial session/week
Prerequisites
CRI1001 and CRI1002
Prohibitions
CRI2271
