Criminology in Theory and Perspective (L3105)
Criminology in Theory and Perspective
Module L3105
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module will acquaint students with the main theories, perspectives and concepts associated with major traditions in sociological criminology. Students will examine a range of criminological perspectives, from those prevalent in the mid twentieth-century to contemporary, cutting edge theories. Students will be encouraged to take a critical approach to these perspective and to situate them within their wider social and political contexts. In particular, the module will cover the following: Strain Theory, Labelling Theory, Radical and Critical Criminology, Left Realism, Right Realism, Feminist Criminology, Masculinities and Crime, Psycho-Social Approaches, Cultural Criminology and Green Criminology.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main theoretical perspectives in contemporary sociological Criminology
Compare and contrast perspectives in order to appraise their arguments and understand their limits.
Employ criminological perspectives in order to interpret examples from empirical research, and to be able to apply perspectives to examples.
Be able to evaluate different criminological perspectives
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 1 | 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 | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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