Order, Disorder, Crime, Deviance

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Total of 120 hours

Criminology at Level 1

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This subject anayles how society deals with the need for order and the inevitable consequence that deviance and non-conformity will result. Classical and contemporary sociological theories are explored that help explain the nature of social order and crime and deviance. Each theory is developed through grounded examples that can illustrate both its strengths and weaknesses. Topics covered in the course include suicide, industrial disasters, religious cults, sexual assault, racism, terrorism and the witchcraze of the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe.

On completion of this subject students should:

• understand how the need for order in a society has implications for crime and deviance;
• understand the way individual experience and behaviour shapes and is shaped by the broader social environment;
• understand the contribution of a range of sociological theories to the problems of order, disorder, crime and deviance;
• be able to apply a range of sociological theories to specific challenges associated with order, disorder, crime and deviance.

An essay of 2000 words (50%) due mid-semester, and a 2-hour examination (50%) scheduled during the examination period.

Hurdle Requirement: This subject has a minimum Hurdle Requirement of 75% tutorial attendance. Regular participation in tutorials is required.

Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

A subject reader will be available for purchase from the University Bookshop

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

On completion of this subject students should:

• have considerable capacity for independent critical thought and self-directed learning;
• have significant cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• understand complex concepts and express them lucidly in writing and orally;
• have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively;
• have advanced awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications.

Available as a Breadth subject to non-Bachelor of Arts students