Course syllabus
SEMESTER 2, 2020
15 points
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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 6
Research Essay. Worth 30%. DUE: Week 10
Final Exam. Worth 50% (Three hours)
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 will be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension will be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.
Criminology late work policy:
Please try your hardest to meet coursework deadlines. Extensions are possible if, for example, you or a family member falls ill, or some other circumstance beyond your control prevents you from completing your work.
You can apply for an extension by contacting me (preferably by phone or by using office hours). You will need to provide supporting information, like a doctor's or counsellor's certificate, but the important thing is to get in contact.
Late submission of coursework is possible without an extension, so long as you are ready to accept a penalty by losing marks. Late penalties help ensure fairness, otherwise some students would have more time to complete work than others.
The penalties for submitting work late when you do not have an extension are 2% per day, with no coursework being accepted if more than 7 days late.
Everyone confronts difficulties at some point. So please talk to me if you are experiencing troubles finishing or submitting coursework. I will work with you wherever possible and, of course, it is better to get an assignment in than not at all (even if it is incomplete).
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
Your wellbeing comes first and, if you need advice or support, you are welcome to talk to me. Moreover, the University has a range of support services for students that can be accessed here:
The university provides ongoing support for students with visible and invisible impairments. Information about that support is available here:
If you need to apply for an aegrotat or compassionate consideration for a test, the relevant information can be found here:
If you need to apply for an aegrotat or compassionate consideration for an exam, the relevant information can be found here:
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