Level 1 Criminology
L1CRIME0 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Rea.
The course studies the impact of crime on society both locally and internationally. Learners get to discover the role that punishment has had in society from Roman Times to today and how this has evolved over time. Learners will learn what the role of the court system is in New Zealand and the different roles people have in this space. We also look at the impact of the media on crime from both a positive and negative point of view.
Topics covered:
- The Evolution of Punishment
- Youth justice
- Law and Order
- Crime in the Media
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
This course offers 3 internal unit standard assessments from the Legal Studies domain
Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.
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Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)$15 Course workbooks