Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Cri-10010 Understanding CrimeCri-10013 Criminal Justice: Process, Policy, Practice
Aims
- To introduce learners to the key debates, theories and policies in relation to crime and social exclusion.- To consider the range of perspectives through which this controversial connection between social exclusion, inclusion and groups constructed as 'marginalised'- To enable students to critically evaluate established criminological and sociological theories of social exclusion and apply them to contemporary social environments.- To enable students to engage with theories of social exclusion/inclusion and beginning to think critically about how they are applied in research on crime, justice and social policy.- To appreciate the complexity of who is excluded and how learners can promote inclusivity and inclusion.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/cri-20038/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Apply the key theoretical perspectives on social exclusion to its relationship with crime, disorder and inclusion: 1Analyse the contentions of social exclusion and how such process are implicit in the further criminalisation and marginalisation of so-called 'excluded groups': 1Apply social exclusion and inclusion policies and practices to a range of criminal justice settings: 1
12 hours of interactive lecture activity.12 hours of tutor led small group/seminar activity.24 hours of directed online asynchronous activity designed to help students prepare for in situ classes and/or reflect on issues covered insessions.102 hours personal study, additional self directed preparation for classes, assessment preparation etc
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 100%2,000 word essayA 2,000 word essay where learners critically investigate a particular issue relating to social exclusion (i.e. youth, disability, mental health, immigration, intersectionality). Learners will critically engage with the way in which this example was associated with crime, disorder or strategies of social inclusion/ exclusion. Students will be encouraged to discuss their essay topic with the module leader beforehand.