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Students who successfully complete this module should be able to:
* describe, assess and critique various sociological theories on the nature of policing and social control generally;
* describe, assess and critique various contemporary debates surrounding the nature of policing and social control in contemporary society; and
* demonstrate an ability to develop a coherent sociological argument around different aspects of policing and social control.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Seminar (or Webinar) | 20 |
Specified Learning Activities | 220 |
Total | 240 |
Knowledge of the main traditions of sociological theory, of sociological perspectives on crime, deviance and law, and of criminology.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay of 3,000 words approximately | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 75 |
Assignment: Assignment 3 - analysis of discussion readings | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Assignment: Assignment 1 - analysis of discussion readings | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Assignment: Assignment 5 - analysis of discussion readings | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Assignment: Assignment 2 - analysis of discussion readings | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Assignment: Assignment 4 - analysis of discussion readings | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in person during office hours as appropriate.