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    Overview

    An introduction to research in criminology in global and local contexts, addressing debates related to crime, deviance and social transformation from a sociological viewpoint.

    The paper addresses a wide range of crime-related topics from a sociological viewpoint. We will problematise "crime" as a social phenomenon and interrogate social meanings attributed to criminal activity. The paper will familiarise students with historical and current debates related to crime and deviance and introduce them to research in criminology in both global and local contexts. With particular reference to the Sociology programme at the University of Otago, this paper serves as a useful primer for many of the papers that are offered at the 200- and 300-levels.

    About this paper

    Paper title Crime, Deviance and Social Transformation
    Subject Sociology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,040.70
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Eligibility

    Suitable for undergraduate students interested in criminology from the viewpoint of disciplines such as sociology, social work, law, history, and politics.

    Contact

    sgsc@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Dr Fairleigh Gilmour

    Paper Structure

    This paper explores crime, victimization and criminalization from sociological and critical criminology theoretical frameworks. It is structured into five blocks: sociological perspectives; critical perspectives - focus on class; critical perspectives - focus on race; critical perspectives - focus on gender; and postmodern criminology. 

    Teaching Arrangements
    Two 50-minute lectures per week
    One 50-minute tutorial per week
    Textbooks

    Required:

    White, Rob; Haines, Fiona and Asquith, Nicole L. (2023) Crime & Criminology, 7th ed. Oxford University Press: Melbourne. 

    Recommended:

    Stanley, Elizabeth; Bradley, Trevor and Monod de Froidville, Sarah (2022). The Aotearoa Handbook of Criminology. Auckland University Press: Auckland.

    Supplementary reading material will be made available on Blackboard or placed on reserve at the Central Library.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate clear understanding of historical conceptions of crime and punishment; 
    • Understand and be able to apply different theoretical approaches to the study of crime;
    • Understand alternative perspectives on criminal justice; such as decolonising, feminist and critical approaches.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 15:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    Thursday 12:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 30-35, 37-41
    A2 Friday 14:00-14:50 30-35, 37-41
    A3 Friday 13:00-13:50 30-35, 37-41
    A4 Monday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-41
    A5 Friday 15:00-15:50 30-35, 37-41
    A6 Friday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-41
    A7 Friday 16:00-16:50 30-35, 37-41
    A8 Friday 16:00-16:50 30-35, 37-41
    A9 Friday 13:00-13:50 30-35, 37-41
    A10 Friday 10:00-10:50 30-35, 37-41
    A11 Friday 12:00-12:50 30-35, 37-41
    A12 Friday 12:00-12:50 30-35, 37-41
    A13 Friday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-41
    A14 Monday 16:00-16:50 30-35, 37-41
    A15 Wednesday 09:00-09:50 30-35, 37-41
    A16 Wednesday 16:00-16:50 30-35, 37-41
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