Topics of Criminology

Code:

MC106

Acronym:

TC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Criminology

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S (since 11-09-2023 to 15-12-2023)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Criminology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MC	45	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2017	1	-	6	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The main purpose of this course is to introduce to the structure, systems and function of the criminological thinking. In that sense, the course aims to:
- Develop a first interdisciplinary and integrated perspective of the criminological field (epistemological, theoretical and methodological levels).
- Provide an overview of the fundamental and applied contemporary criminology.
- Identify the main principles of theoretical paradigms and their implications to criminological research
- Provide an understanding of the process of scientific research and methodological thinking
- Provide an overview of the relation between criminology and criminal justice system
- Identify major questions in the criminological interventions -- Develop the skills required to research and systematize information relevant to criminology.
Notes: the course should be considered in articulation with the course of Comportamento Antissocial e Criminal.

Learning outcomes and competences

The students must be able to identify and distinguish the different conceptual and theoretical tools made available by Criminology throughout its evolution, and should use them for the purpose of dissertation.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

See general rules.

Program

A-Definition, object and delimitation of the criminological field 1. Extensive and comprehensive definitions 2. Object and major areas of criminological knowledge: crime, criminality, deviance, the criminal, victims, social reaction. 3. Criminology’s epistemological status 3.1. Criminology in the frame of social sciences: interdisciplinarity, unity and autonomy 3.2. Theoretical and empirical criminology 3.3. Fundamental and applied criminology
B -1. Criminology in its dimension of empirical research. 2 .Introduction to the most relevant data sources for criminologists.
C. Historical approach to criminology: the Classical School, the positivistic School, early prison reform movements, conceptions concerning Normal and Pathological.
D. Special foucs on the development of criminological inquiry in Portugal, in the early 20th century.
E. Theoretical paradigms: 1. Etiological criminology - in articulation with the course Comportamento Antissocial e Criminal.  2. Sociological theories: social disorganization, anomy, differential association; Labelling theories;
F- New trends in Criminology: 1. Rational choice and situational prevention; 2. New topics of research: fear of crime and the victim.

Mandatory literature

Agra Cândido da 300 1948-; A^criminologia. ISBN: 978-989-8265-88-3
Becker Howard S.; Outsiders. ISBN: 0-684-83635-1
Cohen Albert K.; Delinquent boys. ISBN: 0-02-905770-1
Debuyst Christian 070; Histoire des savoirs sur le crime & la peine. ISBN: 2-8041-1966-1
Dias Jorge de Figueiredo 1937-; Criminologia. ISBN: 972-32-0069-4
Felson Marcus; Crime and everyday life. ISBN: 0-7619-8761-4
Hagan Frank E.; Introduction to criminology. ISBN: 0-8304-1351-0
Maguire Mike 340; The^Oxford handbook of criminology. ISBN: 0-19-924937-7
McLaughlin Eugene; The^sage dictionary of criminology. ISBN: 0-7619-5908-4
Merton Robert King 1910-2003; On social structure and science. ISBN: 978-0-226-52071-1
Moyer Imogene L.; Criminological theories. ISBN: 0-8039-5851-X
Pinatel Jean; Étienne de Greeff. ISBN: 2254674277
Siegel Larry J.; Criminology. ISBN: 0-314-04560-0
Sutherland Edwin H. 1883-1950; Principles of criminology. ISBN: 0-930390-69-5
Bachman Ronet; The^practice of research in criminology and criminal justice. ISBN: 978-1-4522-5819-5
Newburn Tim; Criminology. ISBN: 978-1-84392-284-1
Rafter Nicole 340; The^origins of criminology. ISBN: 978-0-415-45112-3
Vold George B.; Theoretical criminology. ISBN: 0-19-503616-6
McLaughlin Eugene 220; The^sage dictionary of criminology. ISBN: 0-7619-5908-4
Tierney John; Criminology. ISBN: 978-0-273-72277-9
Newburn Tim; Criminology. ISBN: 978-1-84392-284-1
Hayward Keith 340; Fifty key thinkers in criminology. ISBN: 978-0-415-42911-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical sessions are used to describe and discuss the main contents of the program. Practical sessions are orientated toward the analysis and discussion of scientific literature, researching queeries and other specific questions.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	70,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	124,00

Eligibility for exams

See general rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Exam: 100%

Examinations or Special Assignments

See general rules.

Internship work/project

See general rules.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

See general rules.

Classification improvement

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