Punishment and Society (CRIM2100)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
Online + 2W
Prerequisite
#4 first level CRIM courses
Recommended prerequisite
CRIM1000 and CRIM1019
Assessment methods
Industry problem research paper, participation, take home assignment
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Projects
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course provides students with a critical understanding of the theoretical and policy issues associated with the punishment and treatment of offenders. In doing so, the course examines the broader context of social control within modern societies, and the impact of institutions on social interaction.