Undergraduate Course: Criminology (LAWS10056)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Part I: Main themes in contemporary criminological theory. This part of the course will cover such themes as classical, positivist and sociological theories of crime and criminality; the relationship of crime and urban structure; the role of the media and professional agencies in the construction of the problem of crime and its control; the role of police and the state in crime control; the distribution of criminal victimisation on different sections of society. Part II: Current issues in criminal policy. The relation between criminological theory, policy and practice. Particular issues may include; positivism and criminal policy; social disorganisation and inner city crime; the creation and reduction of fear of crime; policing policy and practice; the politics of crime prevention. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 26 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 11:10 - 13:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Please be advised that Monday 21st September 2009 is a university holiday. The first seminar will take place on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 at 11.10am. |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| See Course Guide |
Assessment Information
| See Course Guide |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Richard Sparks
Tel: (0131 6)50 2059
Email: r.sparks@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Heather Haig
Tel: (0131 6)50 2053
Email: Heather.Haig@ed.ac.uk |
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