Hobart
Introduction
This unit provides students with an understanding of the contemporary nature of policing. Students will learn about the histories, governance, theories, and processes involved in policing work. It is recommended for those interested in pursuing a career in the police service as well as those occupational groups that routinely work closely with the police.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | What is Policing? |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSP108 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Jeanette Boland |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of contemporary policing practice in Australia and internationally.
- Introductory knowledge about policing policies, practices and skills to demonstrate an understanding of challenges faced by policing officers in the 21st century.
- Introductory skills with writing in the form of essays and discussion forums, and conducting and reporting on social observation of policing and security in public spaces.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HSP107
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off-Campus only: On-line weekly learning modules; on-line weekly discussion forum; no tutorials. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Self-introduction on discussion board (5%) Task 2: Two multiple choice online quizzes (40%) Task 3: Case analysis (40%) Task 4: Discussion forum participation (15%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
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