This unit is only available to Tasmania Police recruits/professionals.
Introduction
This unit introduces students to central concepts and methods used by sociologists and criminologists to study society. It explains how sociological and criminological thinking challenges and extends common sense understanding of thesocial world. It provides the conceptual framework for explaining and interpreting both contemporary social transformations and every day social experiences. The unit provides students with (1) an understanding of sociological and criminological concepts, models and methods; and (2) an ability to apply these processes in modern society with a focus on power, deviance, crime, social order and social control.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Introduction to Sociology and Criminology |
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| Unit code | HSP110 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations |
| Teaching staff | Assoc Prof Roberta Julian |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- HGA101, HGA102, HSG108.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 39 contact hours |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 500 word written assignment (15%) 2000 word written assignment (40%) 2 hour end of semester exam (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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