Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online

Module Offerings

4019LAWCJ-JAN-MTP

Aims

To provide a basis for students' understanding of major theoretical positions within criminology and how these influence developments in criminal justice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Investigate the development of criminological thought
2.
Understand theories of offending behaviour
3.
Demonstrate an awareness of how theories influence policy and practice
4.
Acknowledge the social context in which crime and criminal behaviour sit.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Free will and Determinism Psychological theories Environmental theories Control theories Strain theories Labelling theories Radical theories Cultural criminology Gender and theories of masculinity The Underclass Exam preparation
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with an understanding of historical and contemporary criminological theories and highlight how these have shaped and influenced the modern day criminal justice system and responses to crime and deviance.
Additional Information:The module will provide students will an understanding of historical and contemporary criminological theories and highlight how these have shaped and influenced the modern day criminal justice system and responses to crime and deviance.

Assessments

Essay