Aims
The aim of the course is to give a broad introduction to criminology. Criminology encompasses many different theoretical perspectives, and it intersects and overlaps practically and theoretically with the discipline of sociology. The course will introduce key theories within the field of criminology. This includes, among others:
The class emphasizes understanding theory, and the exam will be an individual written exam.
The elective course in criminology can be relevant for many reasons. One reason is an interest in criminology itself. Another reason may be the growth of criminology as a field of practice and research in Denmark. A third reasons may be to familiarize oneself with the field before deciding whether to study in the first and only criminology education in Denmark at AAU.
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The course is a theoretical course organized as a series of lectures.
Name of exam | Criminology |
Type of exam | Written exam
The course concludes with an individual written exam of 24
hours. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Danish title | Kriminologi |
Module code | BASOC202210B |
Module type | Course |
Duration | 1 semester |
Semester | Autumn
|
ECTS | 5 |
Language of instruction | English |
Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
Responsible for the module |
Education owner | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sociology |
Study Board | Study Board of Sociology and Criminology |
Department | Department of Sociology and Social Work |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |