Criminological Futures (Spr) (L4122)
Criminological Futures (Spr)
Module L4122
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Criminological Futures evaluates the possible impacts of emerging systems/technologies of crime control and law enforcement on our criminological futures. We query whether these developments are inevitable or even desirable. Across the module, discussions will be animated by themes of control, technological progress, agency, utopia/dystopia, capitalist realism, amongst others.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse empirical research relevant to module topics
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse theoretical arguments relevant to module topics
Demonstrate an understanding of how science fiction furthers theoretically informed criminological arguments for a vision of the future
Demonstrate the ability to critically review relevant literature and argue for a criminologically informed vision of the future
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (4000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 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 | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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