Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
SOCU 2021
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
167641
4.5
Yes
UniSA Justice & Society
Demonstrate the application of sociology to deviance in order for students to better comprehend processes and consequences of stigmatisation and criminalisation.
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.
Nil
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
SOCU 1003 | The Social World |
LAWS 1030 | Law, Governance and Citizenship |
SOCU 1002 | Sociological Perspectives |
HLTH 1042 | Sociological Perspectives in Public Health |
Any one of the listed prerequisites or by arrangement with the Program Director
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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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.
Critical analysis, Essay, Test/Quiz
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.