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Criminology: The Nature and Origins of Crime (2023/2024: Semester 2 – Spring)
Cursusdoel
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
In this course, the final course grade is based on six elements: two written exams, two papers, presentation of an academic article, and active participation in class discussions.
1. In-class midterm assessment: this tests your knowledge of definitions of crime, the strength and weaknesses of measurement of crime, methodologies in conducting criminological research and patterns of crime and victimization with relation to race and gender (course goals 1 through 3).
2. Written Final exam: this tests your knowledge of, and ability to interpret criminological theories and how these explain various patterns of crime discussed in the first half of the semester. The last few weeks of the course examine the criminal justice system and how crimes and criminals are processed and punished (course goals 4 and 5).
3. Class participation (goal 6; relies upon the student mastering the material found in course goals 1 through 5)
4. Paper: this exercise requires you to write an academic paper on a subject related to criminology integrating material from the readings and class lectures or to draw upon other relevant academic literature (course goal 7 which must integrate material obtained through goals 1 through 5).
5. Presentation research paper (course goal 8).
- Explain what is meant by the statement crime is a social construction;
- Elaborate on patterns of crime and victimization and issues such as versatility versus specialization in criminal behavior
- Describe methods and techniques to determine how crime is measured;
- Exhibit an understanding of criminological theories to explain different types of criminal behavior;
- Describe and elaborate upon aspects of punishment and the criminal justice system as well as strategies to prevent criminal behavior based upon previously discussed theories;
- Actively participate in class discussions on the material assigned for each class as well as relevant material from other classes;
- Write a group paper on a topic of choice containing an extensive literature review;
- Present the findings of the academic paper the students write over the course of the semester;
In this course, the final course grade is based on six elements: two written exams, two papers, presentation of an academic article, and active participation in class discussions.
1. In-class midterm assessment: this tests your knowledge of definitions of crime, the strength and weaknesses of measurement of crime, methodologies in conducting criminological research and patterns of crime and victimization with relation to race and gender (course goals 1 through 3).
2. Written Final exam: this tests your knowledge of, and ability to interpret criminological theories and how these explain various patterns of crime discussed in the first half of the semester. The last few weeks of the course examine the criminal justice system and how crimes and criminals are processed and punished (course goals 4 and 5).
3. Class participation (goal 6; relies upon the student mastering the material found in course goals 1 through 5)
4. Paper: this exercise requires you to write an academic paper on a subject related to criminology integrating material from the readings and class lectures or to draw upon other relevant academic literature (course goal 7 which must integrate material obtained through goals 1 through 5).
5. Presentation research paper (course goal 8).
Vakinhoudelijk
Criminology: The Nature and Origins of Crime
Criminology is the study of crime and society’s subsequent reaction to it. Crime is a social construction which is dependent upon and changes over time, across cultures and disciplines. Whereas deviant behavior is that which varies from the norm, crime is a behavior prohibited by law. This course begins by examining the definition of crime and deviance and how these definitions vary across countries, cultures, social classes and time. Discussion will focus on major facts and fallacies about crime such as the stability of deviance and the issue of versatility versus specialization in particular types of crime. These introductory lectures will be followed by discussions of the different sources used to measure crime. A further discussion focuses on how measurements are used (to provide descriptions, establish relationships between variables or as a predictive tool). Lectures continue with studying the relationship between media and crime, fear of crime and victimization.
Building upon themes addressed in the introductory courses in Sociology and Psychology, sociological theories will be used to explain criminal behavior among groups or sub-groups within society. The Chicago School, Classical and Positivist theories, Social Structure and Social Process theories, the nature vs. nurture debate, and social development and traits, will be applied to the study of crime and criminal behavior. Other sociological and psychological theories such as rational choice and routine activities will illustrate under which conditions and how persons decide to commit crimes. The semester ends with a study of the Criminal Justice system’s response to crime and criminals.
Continuation into level 3
Criminology is the study of crime and society’s subsequent reaction to it. Crime is a social construction which is dependent upon and changes over time, across cultures and disciplines. Whereas deviant behavior is that which varies from the norm, crime is a behavior prohibited by law. This course begins by examining the definition of crime and deviance and how these definitions vary across countries, cultures, social classes and time. Discussion will focus on major facts and fallacies about crime such as the stability of deviance and the issue of versatility versus specialization in particular types of crime. These introductory lectures will be followed by discussions of the different sources used to measure crime. A further discussion focuses on how measurements are used (to provide descriptions, establish relationships between variables or as a predictive tool). Lectures continue with studying the relationship between media and crime, fear of crime and victimization.
Building upon themes addressed in the introductory courses in Sociology and Psychology, sociological theories will be used to explain criminal behavior among groups or sub-groups within society. The Chicago School, Classical and Positivist theories, Social Structure and Social Process theories, the nature vs. nurture debate, and social development and traits, will be applied to the study of crime and criminal behavior. Other sociological and psychological theories such as rational choice and routine activities will illustrate under which conditions and how persons decide to commit crimes. The semester ends with a study of the Criminal Justice system’s response to crime and criminals.
Continuation into level 3
This course is one of the possible prerequisite courses for all level 3 Sociology courses. However, continuing to level 3 in the field of criminology is not possible at UCU anymore. A related course to consider is UCSSCLAW35 International and Transnational Crimes.
Format
Students prepare to participate actively in class by completing assigned readings. They write a final paper in which they apply criminological theories to certain types of criminal behavior and site empirical studies. They present their findings to the class. There is also a mid-term and a final exam.
Students prepare to participate actively in class by completing assigned readings. They write a final paper in which they apply criminological theories to certain types of criminal behavior and site empirical studies. They present their findings to the class. There is also a mid-term and a final exam.
Werkvormen
UCU course
Toetsing
Attendance, preparation, participation
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
Final exam
Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88
Paper
Verplicht | Weging 30% | ECTS 2,25
Presentation paper
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
*midterm FEEDBACK*
Niet verplicht
Midterm evaluation
Verplicht | Weging 25% | ECTS 1,88
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:
Voorkennis
Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.
Voertalen
- Engels
Cursusmomenten
Gerelateerde studies
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
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BOEKCriminology: A Contemporary introduction Tony Murphy, (2019), ISBN 978-1-5264-1141-9, paperback
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ARTIKELENAdditional readings will be assigned and available through the UU library
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
| prof. dr. M.H.D. van Leeuwen | M.H.D.vanLeeuwen@uu.nl |
Docenten
| V. Esconjauregui Caro LLM | v.esconjaureguicaro@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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