Fall 2019 - CRIM 104 D100

Sociological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behavior (3)

Class Number: 8229

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2019
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    SA 150 is recommended.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A survey of some major sociological perspectives on crime and deviance that will include both mainstream and critical theories. These will include: anomie, neutralization, control, group conflict, sub-cultural, ecological, functionalist and critical theories. Critical analysis of the assumptions upon which each theory is based. Examination of the similarities and differences between/among the various explanations. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will survey some of the major sociological perspectives on crime and deviance. Special emphasis will be placed on locating these theories within their historical and political contexts. Additional attention will be given to how each theory influences how we think about and respond to crime and deviance. Overall, a primary objective of this course is to foster critical thinking about the influence of sociological explanations of criminal and deviant behaviour, while recognizing the intersection of theory, research and the Canadian context. Instruction for this course will consist of a weekly two hour lecture, plus a weekly one hour (50 minute) tutorial. 

Grading

  • Tutorial Participation and Performance 20%
  • Midterm Exam 30%
  • Final Exam 30%
  • Term Paper 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

1. Cartwright, B. Sociological Explanations of Crime and Deviance: A Reader. Pearson Learning Solutions.

2. Additional readings may be assigned from the SFU Library’s electronic journals.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

If you have any Criminology course enrollment requests (course adds, course swaps), please contact a Criminology advisor. Please do not contact instructors for enrollment assistance as they will ultimately refer you to a Criminology advisor.

Criminology course enrollment requests should be sent to a Criminology advisor no later than the last day of the Second week of classes. Late enrollment requests are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. 

Enrollment requests for non-Crim courses should be directed to the advisor for the program offering the course. 



ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY: Please contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities, (MBC 1250 or Phone 778-782-3112) if you need or require assistance, not your individual instructors.  

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UNIVERSITY POLICY FORBIDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE CLASSES ARE STILL IN SESSION.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS