Sociology of Crime and Deviance

Course aim

Demonstrate the application of sociology to deviance in order for students to better comprehend processes and consequences of stigmatisation and criminalisation.

Course content

This course will examine various conceptions and sociological theories of deviant and criminal behaviour. This involves exploring conceptions of, and reactions to, deviance historically and cross-culturally as well as critically evaluating the relationship between societal perceptions of deviance and outlining patterns of criminal and deviant behaviour within society. Topics covered include drug use, violence, sex work, terrorism, youth culture and occupational crime.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
SOCU 1002	Sociological Perspectives
LAWS 1030	Law, Governance and Citizenship
SOCU 1003	The Social World
HLTH 1042	Sociological Perspectives in Public Health

Any one of the listed prerequisites or by arrangement with the Program Director

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
External (Online )	3 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Essay, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.