Advances in Criminological Theory (CRIM3039)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2010
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class contact
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
CRIM2029
Prerequisite
CRIM1000, CRIM1019, SOCY2049, SOCY2339, #4 from: CRIM2000, CRIM2010, CRIM2080, CRIM2099, CRIM2100, CRIM2200
Course coordinator
Dr Rebecca Wickes
Assessment methods
Response paper, group presentation, research proposal
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2013 | St Lucia | Internal | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course - please contact the School for permission to enrol. This course examines major advances in criminological theory over the past century. The course extends knowledge provided in introductory criminology theory and considers current theoretical debates as well as the current research standing of core theories in the field of Criminology. The course provides students with an opportunity to understand the dimensions and complexities of original theoretical statements as well as empirical challenges in testing theories of criminal behaviour.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2012 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2010 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2009 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |