ATS1420 The global crime problem
Faculty of Arts
ATS1420 The global crime problem is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1420
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1420
No unit lists ATS1420 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Criminology single or double degrees, or Diploma of Higher Education to enrol in this unit.
Overview
The unit presents contemporary global challenges for those tasked with responding to crime and criminality. You will be presented with several topical issues that are key challenges for contemporary governments and non-state actors. The unit is global in focus but relates examples back to concerns found domestically. You will be immersed in examples of successful and unsuccessful responses to criminal behaviour. Topics may include: terrorism, the war on drugs, organised crime, over-policing and government response to escalating crisis.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test10%
- Annotated bibliographyWritten20%
- Analytical exerciseExercise20%
- EssayWritten35%
- Group presentationPresentation15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
discuss contemporary issues facing governments seeking to regulate human behaviour;
- 2
identify and explain systemic failures in contemporary criminal justice systems;
- 3
collaborate to formulate plans for responding to crime and unwanted behaviour;
- 4
communicate ideas in academic and professional contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Naomi Pfitzner
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Naomi Pfitzner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1420?
ATS1420 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1420 offered?
In 2027, ATS1420 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1420?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1420 have an exam?
No. ATS1420 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.