Course overview
This course offers an introduction to the discipline of Criminology by examining the nature of crime and exploring key theories which seek to explain why people commit crime. The first part of the course explores how crime is defined and represented, while the second part studies the causes of crime and theoretical arguments that explain offending. The course takes a critical approach to crime, challenging existing understandings about crime as it explores different perspectives. Ultimately the question is posed as to whether the insights offered into the varied motivations to commit crime are practically useful in its prevention or reduction.
- Foundations Of Criminology
- Crime, Society And Culture
- Social Processes And Critical Approaches
Course learning outcomes
- Identify the different conceptualisations and representations of crime
- Analyse the social, political, cultural, and economic context of criminal activities
- Use criminological theory to offer explanations for criminal and deviant behaviours
- Compare and critically evaluate explanations of crime
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 57082
Section LE01
Size 250
Available 250
Class number 57091
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57090
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57089
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57088
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57087
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57086
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57085
Section TU07
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57084
Section TU08
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 57083
Section TU09
Size 30
Available 30
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