Punishment and Society (CRIM2100)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
2 units Level 1 CRIM course
Recommended prerequisite
CRIM1000 and CRIM1019
Assessment methods
Industry problem research paper, participation, take home assignment
Course enquiries
Dr Zoe Staines
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
The course provides students with a critical understanding of the theoretical and policy issues associated with the punishment and treatment of offenders. In doing so, the course examines the broader context of social control within modern societies, and the impact of institutions on social interaction.