Contemporary Application of Criminological Perspectives

Cod y Modiwl: CRM1020
Teitl y Modiwl: Contemporary Application of Criminological Perspectives
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Jen Phipps
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Bethan Poyser; Dr Dakota Ward; Jen Phipps; Dr Gwyn Griffith

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Publicity Campaign Poster: Develop and promote to the public a new crime prevention initiative via a campaign poster. 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Research Report: Produce a research report that outlines the viability of the crime prevention initiative from four distinct perspectives: offender, victim, justice system and community. 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Publicity Campaign Poster: Develop and promote to the public a new crime prevention initiative via a campaign poster. 3000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Research Report: Produce a research report that outlines the viability of the crime prevention initiative from four distinct perspectives: offender, victim, justice system and community. 3000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Critically evaluate the major theories and fundamental concepts in criminology;
Identify and evaluate the application of criminological theory and understanding in contemporary criminal justice process and practice;
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the causes and harms of crime in other jurisdictions and account for changes in trends over time and across locations;
Utilise criminological theory to propose solutions to current issues in crime control and prevention and account for the limitations of these proposals;
Critically reflect on social influences (e.g. media reports and cultural considerations) that distort the reality of deviance and crime and taint societal responses to these issues;
Demonstrate the ability to independently identify and research a current criminological concern and develop a crime prevention initiative that minimises the harm caused, illustrating the practical application of theory to practice and its outcome.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces students to the major themes of criminological theory and current perspectives within criminology. Students will be provided with a detailed understanding of how criminology has been influential in the understanding of crime and its causality. From there, students will develop a critical appreciation of the impact of crime from both an individual perspective, i.e. offender and victim, but also the wider implications of crime on society. Finally, it considers the role of the state agencies (e.g. the police) in the regulation of criminal behaviour and the limitations of criminal justice interventions in producing safer societies.

Cynnwys

The module identifies and reflects on competing theoretical perspectives of criminological theory and their application to contemporary society. Five major areas are considered, across time and place, to situate and evaluate current debates within criminology:

Understanding Crime and Crime Counting
Causes of Crime
Offenders and Criminalisation
Policing
Punishment
Victimology
Crime Prevention and Intervention

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	The facilitation of a workshop will require students to communicate clearly and professionally. Written communication and achieving the appropriate academic tone will also be assessed via the essay.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	This module requires students to take criminological theory and consider it in an applied and real world sense. They will also have to work in small groups and communicate their finding clearly to their peers and academic tutors.
Datrys Problemau	As part of the assessment, students will have to facilitate a group activity with a workshop. This will encourage them to think independently and creatively about how to engage a group of people on a particular theme.
Gwaith Tim	Students have to facilitate a group workshop as part of their assessment. This will provide an ideal opportunity to observe their ability to work and communicate with others.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Each week, students will have to engage with the topic pre-reading, whilst also preparing for their assignments. They will need to be flexible in how they approach this and demonstrate a strength and resilience to be successful managing this busy workload. Students will be given the opportunity to regularly reflect on their progress at the workshops taking place throughout the module. The module convener will provide students with questions on the module topics that will help guide self-reflection.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students have the opportunity to develop, practice and test a wide range of subject specific skills that help them to understand, conceptualise and evaluate examples and ideas on the module. These subject specific skills include: • Collect and understand a wide range of data relating to the module. • Evaluate competing perspectives. • Apply a range of methodologies to contemporary criminological problems.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students have to answer an essay question which will require critical thinking and to demonstrate the ability to research an area independently.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will enhance their digital proficiency using Blackboard, where materials to support learning will be made available. Students will also develop skills in searching for, and assessing the validity of, online information sources as part of preparation for lectures, workshops and assessed tasks. Assessed work will be presented in electronic format, according to standard expectations.

Nodau

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