Criminological Classics (L3122)
Criminological Classics
Module L3122
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module is based on four classic criminological research monographs and aims to provide students with not only an in depth appreication and understanding of these studies and their wider context, but also the skills necessary to critically analyse primary texts. Monographs have been selected which have been particularly influential within the discipline and which would be widely recognised by criminologists as key studies. The books studied will be The Jack Roller (Shaw, 1930), Society of Captives (Sykes, 1958), Hooligan: A History of Respectable Fears (Pearson, 1983) and Criminal Women (Carlen, 1985) (although it should be noted that the specific texts may change in different years). Students will read these monographs in their entirety, and lectures and seminars will also explore the historical and intellectual context of the texts' inception.
Module learning outcomes
Good knowledge of the four chosen monographs and the ability to identify their research methodologies and theoretical approach.
Describe and explain the relevance of the wider historical and intellectual context out of which the texts emerged.
Summarise these texts' significance to, and influence on, criminology as a discipline.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 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 | Lecture | 2 hours | 11010010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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