Crime and Punishment (M6022)
Crime and Punishment
Module M6022
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will involve close examination of the punishment of crime and the means through which punishment is inflicted. The module begins with an overview of key theoretical approaches to the philosophy of punishment before moving on to examine both non-custodial and custodial punishments with a special focus on imprisonment. The module ends with a consideration of arguments around the abolition of prisons.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an ability to devise and sustain arguments on key topics related to the subject of Crime and Punishment.
Analyse and critique current research and primary sources relevant to the study of Crime and Punishment.
Initiate, devise and execute a self-determined research question on a topic connected to the area of Crime and Punishment.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 01010101100 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111200 |
How to read the week pattern
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Prof Stephen Shute
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