Unit details
ACR202 - Criminology Theory
| Offering information: | Commences 2014. |
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| Offered at: | (G, X) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2. |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | ASL209, ASL309 |
| Unit chair: | N Asquith |
| Prerequisite: | ACR101, ACR102 and 2 credit points at any level. |
| Incompatible with: | ASL209, ASL309. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications | |
Content
This unit introduces the major theories of criminology which have informed research, legislative and law enforcement debates in Western jurisdictions since the eighteenth century. It examines the role of theory and critical research questions which attempt to explain why crime has occurred, and the structure and functions of the various aspects of the criminal justice system and its agents. A combination of theoretical and applied examples is provided in order to illustrate the importance of, and contradictions between, various theoretical approaches informing our understanding of crime in contemporary society.
Assessment
- Critical Self-Reflections 1 & 2 (600 words – 10%)
- Critical Theoretical Summary (500 words – 20%)
- Critical Theoretical Analysis (500 words – 20%)
- Research Essay (2000 words – 50%)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2269 | $2442 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
