Introduction to Criminology CRIM 101 (3)
Topics will include: examination of different terms and concepts commonly used in criminology, such as crime, delinquency, deviance, criminal, victim, rehabilitation and treatment. Criminology as a body of knowledge and as a profession. Position and subject matter of criminology. Relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines. Specificity of criminology. Relationship between theory and practice. History and evolution of criminological thought. Elements of continuity and discontinuity between classical and modern theories of criminality. Levels of explanations in criminology. Practical applications of criminology. The foundations of a modern criminal policy. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| Distance Education | |||
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Barry Cartwright |
Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 | TBD | ||
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Hilary Todd |
Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
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Surrey |