Comparative Criminology (CRIM2300)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
CRIM7300
Prerequisite
CRIM1000, CRIM1019
Assessment methods
Paper, Essay, Take home exercise
Course enquiries
Emma Belgrove
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
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Course description
Comparative criminology is concerned with the study of crime and criminal justice systems across geo-political, historical and cultural contexts. The aim is to understand the similarities and differences in how societies respond to crime and explore the traditions, processes, histories and geographies that influence crime and its control. Using tools and frameworks for comparative analysis and a mix of methodological approaches the course will examine comparative research through a range of case studies in criminal justice policies and examine the cultural appropriateness of criminological theories to understanding the occurrence of crime.