Course syllabus

SEMESTER 2, 2018

15 points

Teacher: 

Ronald Kramer  r.kramer@auckland.ac.nz

Course delivery format:

2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial

(Timetable and room details can be viewed on Student Services Online)

Summary of Course Description:              

Exposes students to the major concepts and methodological approaches within cultural criminology, a field that is unique in its exploration of the meanings associated with crime and deviance. The course also considers the broader contexts of crime, how powerful groups and media influence criminal justice policies and the relationship between popular discourses and the nature of social control

Course outcomes:

By the end of this course, a student should:

• Have a general understanding of the methodologies associated with cultural criminology
• Be familiar with some of the central themes and debates within the literature on cultural criminology
• Understand some of the policy implications that may flow from research in these subjects
• Develop familiarity with conducting independent research in light of broader criminological theories
• Be confident with writing a 1500-word manuscript on a relevant criminological topic that combines academic research, independently gathered data, and critical analysis
• Have some of the foundation necessary to think about and develop research questions and practices in future academic pursuits

To achieve the course objectives listed above you will need to:

• Attend each weekly class
• Read and understand each assigned reading
• Participate in class discussions
• Write a 500 word manuscript
• Write a 1500 word manuscript
• Sit one (1) final exam (3 hours duration)

Assessment Summary:

Theory Essay. Worth 20%. DUE: Week 5

Research Essay. Worth 30%. DUE: Week 10

Final Exam. Worth 50%

Weekly Topics:

 TBA

Prescribed Texts:

All readings in Talis

Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.