SOCY 4014: Criminology
SPRING 2008
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am-12:15pm
HUMANITIES 1B80
SYLLABUS
| This course analyzes the scientific study of criminal behavior. We will consider ordinary (e.g., theft) and unique (e.g., homicide) cases to begin to understand why individuals commit acts deemed “criminal” by society and the government. Traditional sociological theories of crime - such as deterrence, social disorganization, strain, social learning, control, and labeling - will be covered. Traditional and modern biological and psychological theories of crime causation will also be examined and compared to mainstream sociological theories of crime. Special attention will also be given to contemporary versions of traditional crime causation theories and critical, feminist, developmental, and integrated theories of crime. |
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