CH1FA2-Introduction to Criminology 2
Module Provider: Chemistry, School of Chem, FoodBi and Pharm
Number of credits: 10 [5ECTS credits]
Level:
C (Certificate)
Terms in which taught: Spring
Module Convenor: Dr
EM
Page
Pre-requisites: CH1FA1
Co-requisites: CH1IN1 CH1PH1 CH1OR1
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9
Email: e.m.page@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
To provide students with an introduction to the varied approaches to punishment and their development throughout the ages.
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Additional outcomes:
Students will practise their oral and written communication skills and develop interpersonal skills through small group work.
Outline content:
This course will explore the ways in which 'penology' developed as a discipline during the twentieth century, with particular emphasis on the perceptions and treatment of criminals. The course also considers the way in which political ideologies have influenced criminal theories and research.
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
One two-hour session per week to include lectures, group work and informal debate. Students will visit the Crown Court in Reading (and it is hoped) the local prison and will have the opportunity to meet agents from the criminal justice system.
Contact hours:
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 18 | ||
| Tutorials/seminars | |||
| Practicals | |||
| Other contact (eg study visits) | 4 | ||
| Total hours | 22 | ||
| Number of essays or assignments | 1 | ||
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
Assessment:
At the end of the term, students will be assessed on the course's content.
Coursework
Students will be expected to work in groups to research some specific aspects of 'penology' relating to the course and write an assignment of around 1,000 words.
Relative percentage of coursework: 50%
Examinations
One one hour paper taken during the Part 1 examination period. 50%
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall.
Reassessment arrangements
Re-examination in August / September for the end of module exam.
Last updated: 15 July 2008