Criminology faces new and evolving issues in the study of crime and criminality, both as the discipline adapts to more inclusive notions of criminality and social-cultural knowledges, and as our society contends with emerging and urgent social harms. From environmental crises, disability and queer recognitions and reckonings, technological advancement and threat, and the growing consensus that current models of justice and criminality lack culturally contextual relevance to a Southern society, it is apparent criminology is changing, provoking need for new theoretical understandings. In this course, theory is discussed and analysed for suitability in combating these emergent harms and problems. Key theoretical insights are explored as we examine the social, political, and cultural intersections that have led us to this point, and how we must use theory to understand what criminology and the criminal justice system must face in the future.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. identify and summarise the key emerging problems and harms facing the criminal justice system and criminology;
2. locate and apply relevant theory to emerging topics of concern to the discipline of criminology;
3. use orals skills to discuss contemporaneous literature;
4. demonstrate understanding of key concepts, and assess and synthesise complex debates in emerging criminology discourse; and
5. critically evaluate the social, political, and culture underpinnings of relevant topics and their theoretical contributions.

Field Trips

None.

Additional Course Costs

None.

Examination Material or equipment

N/A.

Required Resources

All required readings will be provided through the Leganto reading list which can be accessed through Canvas.

Recommended Resources

All recommended readings will be provided through the Leganto reading list which can be accessed through Canvas.

Whether you are on campus or studying online, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Other Information

Research Quality Assurance:

The lecturer/tutor may ask to speak with you regarding the research you compiled for your assignment (the process by which you gathered and analysed your research materials). These meetings are usually designed to help students improve their research skills and ensure their approach to research is of a university standard. To this end, please keep all the notes, plans, drafts and research that you use for your assessments as you may be asked to produce these as evidence of your work.

Referencing requirements for CRIM8005:

Students are required to use the APA 7th style referencing system for all assessment items.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to the Course	Readings TBA on Canvas
2	Gender	Readings TBA on Canvas
3	Race	Readings TBA on Canvas
4	Disability	Readings TBA on Canvas
5	Youth	Readings TBA on Canvas
6	Terrorism	Readings TBA on Canvas
7	Human Rights	Readings TBA on CanvasResearch Literature Review due 20th April at 11:59pm
8	Governmentality	Readings TBA on Canvas
9	Globalisation	Readings TBA on Canvas
10	Technology	Readings TBA on Canvas
11	Environment	Readings TBA on CanvasThematic Topic Essay due 25th May at 11:59pm
12	Conclusion and Course Review	Readings TBA on Canvas

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Research Literature Review	45 %	20/04/2026	04/05/2026	1,2,4,5
Thematic Topic Essay	45 %	25/05/2026	*	1,2,4,5
Participation	10 %	*	*	1,2,3,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

As noted above, participation is assessed in this course.

Examination(s)

No formal examinations will be held for this course (either mid- or end-semester).

Assessment Task 1

Research Literature Review

Select one area of theory covered in the course (Green Criminology, Disabling Criminology, Queer Criminology, Surveillance (including technology, policing, and crime prevention), Southern Criminology and Indigenous theory) and conduct a literature review synthesising the current and emerging theoretical concerns for one of the topics covered in the course in Weeks 2-6 (Gender, Race, Disability, Youth, Terrorism).

Rubric to be provided on Canvas.

Word Limit: 3,500 words.

Please note, that written assessments which are 10% over/under the word count are penalised by 10% of the possible marks available (i.e., submissions which are below 3150 and above 3,850 words will incur a 10% penalty).

Submission: Online via Turnitin on Canvas.

Assessment Task 2

Thematic Topic Essay

Identify and investigate one emerging crime issue identified in one topic from Weeks 7-11 (Human Rights, Governmentality, Globalisation, Technology, Environment) and apply at least one relevant area of theory (Green Criminology, Disabling Criminology, Queer Criminology, Surveillance (including technology, policing, and crime prevention), Southern Criminology and Indigenous theory) to explain its status and analyse the current and emerging challenges faced. 

Rubric to be provided on Canvas.

Word Limit: 3,500 words.

Please note, that written assessments which are 10% over/under the word count are penalised by 10% of the possible marks available (i.e., submissions which are below 3150 and above 3,850 words will incur a 10% penalty).

Submission: Online via Turnitin on Canvas.

Assessment Task 3

Participation

Locate and synthesise one relevant research paper per weekly topic, and use the paper to contribute to each weekly discussion that will be held in tutorials.

No Rubric.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material. Any use of artificial intelligence must be properly referenced. Failure to properly cite use of Generative AI will be considered a breach of academic integrity.

Returning Assignments

Written Assessments (Assessment items 1 and 2) will be returned to students through Turnitin with feedback attached.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless otherwise approved under exceptional circumstances, assessment items cannot be resubmitted.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Accessibility for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students