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This course will examine one of the most pressing issues facing Aotearoa New Zealand. Students will explore historical and contemporary determinants of Maori over-representation in the criminal justice system. The course also engages with contemporary responses to the challenges we will examine, and identify future solutions.
1. Identify and understand the historical, social, political and cultural determinants that influence Māori in the criminal justice system.2. Critically analyse current government initiatives in relation to Māori over-representation.3. Develop an original initiative aimed at reducing Māori over-representation in the criminal justice system.4. Describe future opportunities for addressing the issue of Māori over-representation.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Any 15 points at 100 level in SOCI, ANTH, CRJU, orLAWS, orAny 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
CRJU222
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Jarrod Gilbert and Jess Maclean
There is no required text book. There are 2 readings per week which you must do. Engagement with the literature is an important part of the course. Other resources such as media clips will also be provided.
Domestic fee $894.00
International fee $4,100.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .