AFST 43703 - Theoretical Criminology

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Africana Studies

Description:

This course will introduce you to theoretical interpretations of criminal behavior, empirical research on crime in diverse contexts, and policy debates on crime control and punishment. Our intent will be to raise critical questions and to challenge commonly held views about the nature of crime and punishment in the United States today. As students of sociology, we will operate under the assumption that crime and punishment are social phenomena; they can only be understood by analyzing their relationship to the broader social, political, and cultural context in which they exist. We shall explore a variety of theoretical perspectives, both classical and contemporary, that attempt to uncover the causes, etiology, and solutions of the problem of criminal behavior. This class cannot be taken if the student has previously taken SOC 30732 because of content overlap.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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