School of Sociology and Criminology  
 
 
CRI-30038 State crimes and crimes against humanity  
Co-ordinator: Prof Ronnie Lippens    Room: CBB1.010, Tel:33263  
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Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for
Criminology Dual Honours (Level 3)
Criminology Major (Level 3)
Criminology Minor (Level 3)
Law Single Honours (Level 3)
Sociology Dual Honours (Level 3)
Sociology Major (Level 3)
Sociology Minor (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Barred Combinations
No

Prerequisites
None
Description

State Crimes and Crimes against Humanity have drawn the attention of criminologists only recently. This module provides students with in-depth information on these 'new' topics in criminology. The focus is on explanations of state crimes and crimes against humanity, and on regulatory models and perspectives in this field of study.

The module analyses in depth topics briefly explored earlier in the level II module on 'Crime and Justice in a Global Context'. Students who take the level III module however shall be introduced to more philosophically inspired reflections on the issue of state crimes and crimes against humanity. It is not necessary for students to have taken the aforementioned level II module prior to taking this one.
Aims
This module aims to provide students with an in-depth criminological study and analysis of state crime and crimes against humanity. It analyses in depth topics briefly explored earlier in the level II module on 'Crime and Justice in a Global Context'. It is however not necessary for students to have taken that particular level level II module prior to taking this one.
Intended Learning Outcomes
analyse the dynamics underpinning events of state crime and crimes against humanity will be achieved by assessments: 1
locate the potential as well as the problems inherent in a variety of forms of regulation of state crime and crimes against humanity will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
analyse and contextualize events of national reconciliation will be achieved by assessments: 2
explain events of state crime and crimes against humanity will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
contact hours lectures/workshops: 24
preparation for lectures/workshops: 26
preparation for case-study: 30
preparation for group (poster) presentation: 30
independent study and revision: 40
Description of Module Assessment
01: Poster Presentation weighted 50%
a group (poster) presentation on a case-study (chosen from a list of 5)
Students will be allowed to choose one case of state crime / crime against humanity from a list of 5. They will then be required to prepare, in small groups (of 3 or 4 students), a poster presentation on the dynamics of the case. They will be required to critically examine explanations of said dynamics. Marking is by group.
02: Case Study weighted 50%
2,500 word essay on a particular case of national reconciliation.
Students will be allowed to choose a case of national reconciliation from a list of 5. They will then be required to analyse this case, and critically examine the problems it solved and those it generated.
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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