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CRIM 1150: Introduction to Criminology
Effective date
September 2016
Department
UT Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course will present an overview of the concepts, themes, and issues encountered in the discipline of criminology (or the study of crime). The course explains the basic concepts of criminology such as crime, deviance, rehabilitation, and the victim, as well as looking more in-depth at critical theories of race, ethnicity, gender, and class. We will examine the development of criminology through classical and modern theories. The relationships between theory and practice are also examined.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe criminology as an interdisciplinary body of knowledge relative to other disciplines of study;
- Define key terms and concepts used in criminology;
- Explain the relationship between theory and practice of criminology;
- Discuss the history and evolution of classical and modern criminological thought;
- Discuss the nature and distribution of crime and delinquency;
- Discuss theoretical perspectives on the causes and character of crime;
- Discuss social and institutional responses to the crime problem;
- Describe criminological research, including trends in criminology;
- Provide examples of the practical application of criminology;
- Discuss the foundations of scientific criminology policies; and
- Critically evaluate the implications and applications of historical and contemporary criminology relating to Aboriginal peoples
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Total Hours: 60
Total Hours: 60
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, Class and Group Discussion, Library Research
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
15 |
Seminar participation |
|
Assignments |
25 |
30-45 minute group discussion assignment |
|
Portfolio |
20 |
Homework assignments for each of the 5 general topic areas |
|
Project |
10 |
Paper Proposal (1-3 pages) |
|
Project |
30 |
Term Paper (2500 words) |
Course topics
- Responses to crime and deviance
- Critical criminology
- Feminist criminology
- Convict criminology
- Aboriginal and Restorative Justice
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.