Modiwl SXY-2001:
Criminological Theory
Criminological Theory 2023-24
SXY-2001
2023-24
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Lorraine Barron
Overview
SXY2001 is a 20-credit module, taught over the course of a single semester.
It focuses on the main theoretical approaches and ideas in the contemporary study of crime, deviance and social control. The time period runs from the late 18 hundreds to the present day. The approaches and ideas are situated in their intellectual and historical contexts, and the writings of key thinkers will be critically examined.
The chief purpose of the module is to show the relevance of criminological ideas to a range of current crime/criminal justice issues. Among the perspectives and topics covered are the following: Merton’s theory of anomie; subcultural theory; neutralization and disengagement techniques; symbolic interactionism; labelling and stigma; moral crusade; critical criminology; shaming; rational choice theory; and crime and the emotions.
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Essay 2,000 words S1
Weighting
50%
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Exam 2 Hours S1
Weighting
50%