ACE
AP2824: Psychology of the Courtroom
| Credit Weighting: | 5 |
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| No. of Students: | Min 20, Max 30. |
| Pre-requisite(s): | None. |
| Co-requisite(s): | None. |
| Teaching Period(s): | Semester 2. |
| Teaching Methods: | 6 x 3hr(s) Lectures; 2 x 1hr(s) Tutorials; 4hr(s) Other (Set reading material for discussion at tutorials. Set course work. Engagement in Peer Learning Activities); Other (Set reading material for discussion at tutorials. Set course work.) |
| Module Co-ordinator: | Dr Ciara Staunton, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Lecturer(s): | Staff, School of Applied Psychology, and guest lecturers where appropriate. |
| Module Objective: | To develop a critical awareness of the role of psychology in the courtroom. |
| Module Content: |
This module will provide an overview of the role of psychology in the courtroom and psychologists as expert witnesses. Topics covered will include: The role of the expert witness; Principles of criminal law, Sentencing policy and practice; Irish and UK legislation; Mental, personality and intellectual problems in court; Eyewitness testimony and memory; Children as witnesses; Jury selection; Jury decision-making processes; Ehical issues; Psychological services available to offenders and staff in prisons. |
| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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| Assessment: | Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 3,000 word assignment excluding references, 80 Marks; Peer Learning Activities, 20 Marks). |
| Compulsory Elements: | Continuous Assessment. |
| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): | Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero. |
| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: | 40%. |
| End of Year Written Examination Profile: | No Formal Written Examination. |
| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: | Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator). |