Introduction
This unit provides a critical introduction to issues and debates relating to crime in the context of sport. From doping to corruption in the world game, sport and crime are inextricably linked. Sharing a number of themes and issues such as violence, terrorism and security, sport and crime both offer key sites through which to explore key social processes and practices. Perhaps paradoxically, sport is also presented as an important avenue for crime prevention and rehabilitation. The unit draws on sociological concepts and theories as well as a number of case studies from Australia and abroad, to explore the inter-relationships between sport and crime, including corruption, mega-events and security, violence, child protection and human rights and sports-based interventions for crime prevention and rehabilitation.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Sport and Crime |
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| Unit code | HGA326 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Professor Catherine Palmer |
| Teaching staff | Professor Catherine Palmer |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain key sociological and criminological approaches and debates concerning crime and criminality in the context of sport.
- Apply relevant sociological and criminological theories to analyse issues relating to crime in sport.
- Evaluate the theoretical underpinnings and applied practice of using sport for crime prevention and rehabilitation.
- Communicate your ideas in written and verbal form, using appropriate evidence.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Online discussion posts, 750 words total (30%) Task 2: Case study, 750 words (30%) Task 3: Essay, 2500 words (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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