Courses & Units
Preventing Public Disorder and Maintaining Social Order PEM102
Introduction
This unit examines complex social issues undermining public order and safety and the social, psychological, and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community by disorderly behaviour. The management of these risks concerning such matters as alcohol and drug intoxication, indecency, loitering offences, protest gatherings, and noise pollution is analysed and assessed. Policing policies and legal implications relevant to these matters are critically analysed and assessed, with particular attention paid to street-level discretion and controversial policing theories and practices associated with the "Fixing Broken Windows" thesis and "zero-tolerance policing".
Summary
| Unit name | Preventing Public Disorder and Maintaining Social Order |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PEM102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Online | Police Study Period 1 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Online | Police Study Period 2 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Study Period 1 | 15/1/2024 | 5/3/2024 | 8/5/2024 | 23/8/2024 |
| Spring school (extended) | 4/11/2024 | 27/11/2024 | 31/12/2024 | 23/2/2025 |
| Police Study Period 2 | 15/4/2024 | 28/5/2024 | 31/7/2024 | 15/11/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the key concepts and theories of public disorder and social order.
- Identify how different approaches to public disorder and social order shape outcomes in policing.
- Describe the influence of societal factors on policing disorder structures.
- Apply strategies to reduce public disorder and strengthen social order.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091105 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Workshop, 40 minutes, 105 times |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quiz (10%)|Essay (20%)|Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) (30%)|Examination - invigilated (internally) (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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