SOCIOL 216
Sociology and Crime: An Introduction
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SOCIOL 216.
Description
Studies forms of criminal behaviour, the causes of crime, definitions of criminality and societal reaction to criminal activity. The main focus is on theories of crime which are critically analysed with reference to topical themes including race and crime, white collar and corporate crime, gender and crime and political violence and terrorism.
Availability 2018
Not taught in 2018
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Dr David Mayeda
Reading/Texts
Trevor Bradley and Reece Walter. (2011) Introduction to Criminological Thought. 2nd ed. Auckland: Pearson.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
SOCIOL 216: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I in Sociology with a minimum B+ pass, or 15 points at Stage I in Sociology and 15 points from MĀORI 130, PHIL 103, POLITICS 109