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Hobart

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Core unit for police studies major in BSocSci (Police Studies), conventional pathway. Police members please refer to HSP316.

Introduction

This unit examines the roles and functions that the police play as a major agency of governance in society. The structures and strategies of policing are analysed and the relationships between government, the police, other governmental institutions and the public are discussed. Issues concerning such matters as police accountability, police culture and police deviance, oversight authorities, the managerial approach to policing, community policing and transnational policing are examined. Case material from Australia and international jurisdictions to illustrate policy issues and contemporary practices.

Summary 2021

Unit name Policing and Governance
Unit code HSP216
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 Intermediate
Available as student elective? Yes
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research (about a specified topic area) to analyse cases.
  2. Identify, analyse and evaluate contrasting arguments using evidence to justify your view.
  3. Communicate in writing in the form of essays, oral presentations, and informally in online discussion forums.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at Introductory level from any discipline in any faculty

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Assessment

Task 1: Case Analysis, 1500 words (40%)

Task 2: Scenario Response (40%)

Task 3: Discussion Forum Participation (20%)

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Textbooks

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