SOCIO102-21A (HAM)

The Sociology of Crime, Deviance and Social Justice

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Sociology and Social Policy

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Convenor(s)

Juan Tauri

Juan Tauri
9121
K.2.05B
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juan.tauri@waikato.ac.nz

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: rachel.gosnell-maddock@waikato.ac.nz

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: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The purpose of SOCIO102 - 21A is to provide students with an introduction to the discipline of criminology, the criminal justice system and the practice of social justice, with a focus on the New Zealand context. As an introductory paper it will cover the history of crime control in western jurisdictions, a number of key theories criminologists employ to understand criminal offending, and an overview of the workings of the key institutions of crime control, including Police, Corrections (prisons), and the wider policy sector. The paper is designed to furnish students with the theoretical and conceptual knowledge required for engaging with criminology papers at 3rd year and post-graduate levels.
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Paper Structure

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For Hamilton-based students the structure of SOCIO102 - 21A is a weekly 2-hour lecture recorded and delivered via Panopto, and a weekly 1-hour tutorial (note that tutorials start in week 2).
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Critical analysis
    Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse core criminological texts.
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  • Knowledge of theories
    Demonstrate knowledge of key criminological theories
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  • The justice system
    Demonstrate knowledge of the workings of the core criminal justice institutions.
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  • Research and writing
    Demonstrate research and writing skills that are appropriate at tertiary level.
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Assessment

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See section below for information on assessments and due dates.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Learning log 1
17 Mar 2021
12:00 AM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Learning log 2
28 Apr 2021
12:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Essay
19 May 2021
12:00 AM
35
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Quiz
30
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Please see the lecture schedule above for the required readings. A list of recommended readings can be found on the SOCIO102 - 21A Moodle page. The text book for SOCIO102 - 21A is Bradley, T and Walters, R (2019) An Introduction to Criminological Thought (3rd ed). Auckland: Edify. Copies can be purchased from the university bookstore (Hamilton campus) or online (including e-book) via the publishers web page: https://www.edify.co.nz/
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Online Support

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SOCIO102 - 21A will be supported with its own Moodle page.
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Workload

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Students are expected to allocate 150 hours over semester A for this paper.
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