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Sociology of Crime
Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ27 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
Comprehend major 19th and 20th century theories of crime, their historical antecedents and ideological dimensions. In particular, investigate street and white-collar crime, and violence between inmates. Apply criminological theories to social research.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Sociology of Crime
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will:
- Demonstrate familiarity with and knowledge of the basic theories of sociological criminology, including key theorists of crime and the ideas associated with these theorists
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical contexts of criminological thinking in the 19th and 20th and early 21st centuries
- Be familiar with the sociological classification of criminal activity
- Demonstrate a range of skills (critical awareness and interpersonal communication) applicable and relevant to developing an understanding of theories of crime
- Apply criminological theories to social research on crime
- Critically question and analyse "common sense" notions of crime in our society.
- Introduction: What is Crime? What is Criminology?
- What do we know about crime, and how?
- Classical Criminology/Social Logics of Punishment
- Biological and Psychological Positivism
- Social Disorganization and Social Ecology
- Anomie and Strain Theories
- Social Learning Theories
- Labelling Theory
- Marxist and Critical Theories
- Feminist Criminology
- New Right Criminology and Social Control Theories
- Left Realism and Cultural Criminology
This subject introduces the major 19th and 20th century theories of crime, their historical antecedents and ideological dimensions. Attention is given to street crime, white collar crime, and violence between intimates.
- Assignment (20%)
- Online Quiz (20%)
- Research Essay (40%)
- Assignment 2 (20%)
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Entry requirements
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This is not an introductory subject, it is a second year subject. You must have a basic understanding of the first year criminology subjects.
Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the course. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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