CRIM 701

Criminological Theory

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for CRIM 701.

Description

An examination of classical and contemporary theories of crime, including sociological, psychological, medical, rational-choice and critical perspectives on criminology. Attention will be given to the construction of theory as it is informed by social science research, to the social, cultural and political contexts in which these theories have emerged and to the influence of theories in criminal justice policies.

Availability 2017

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr James Oleson

Reading/Texts

A course reader will be provided if required.

Points

CRIM 701: 30 points