Crimes Against Humanity
UndergraduateUNE-CRIM3092021
Course information for 2021 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Crimes Against Humanity
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- evaluate the concepts, ideologies and norms of international criminal justice and transitional justice and identify the similarities and difference between these international issues and issues in a domestic context;
- explain and critique the crimes punishable under international law, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression;
- apply theory to explain the practices of international criminal justice mechanisms, such as courts and truth commissions;
- critically apply knowledge from the unit to explain and debate crimes against humanity in an academic context, regarding how historical processes have influenced events; how these events took place; and the legacy of these events on individuals, human rights, international humanitarian responses, and international law and practices; and
- explain and critique Australia's role in international criminal justice.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject critically examines genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and similar international crimes, exploring explanations for their causes and assessments of their consequences. Students will study how these crimes are addressed nationally and internationally, covering topics such as war crime investigation, prosecutions of war criminals, truth commissions and other international justice mechanisms.
Assessment 1 Quiz: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3
Assessment 2 Research Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 3 Take Home Exam: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5- Research Essay (2000%)
- Take Home Exam - 2 hrs 15 mins (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
one of
and one of
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Criminology
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
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Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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