Criminology

A systematic introduction to understanding society, social structure, basic social institutions and their interrelations, the nature of social interactions, and the relationship between the individual and society. Particular attention is given to major issues within society such as power, social class, inequality and the processes by which human nature and instincts become socially transformed and socially structured. These social issues are examined comparatively and with particular reference to Canadian society. The student is also introduced to major theoretical issues in sociology, the methods of sociology and the rules of evidence in social science. This course is prerequisite to all upper-year courses unless specifically waived by the department. (lec 3) cr 6.

1. SOCI 2806 - Crime and Culture This course explores the relationship between crime and culture, in particular the proposition that culture produces crime and, through its normative social rules and codes, defines and classifies certain actions as "criminal" and "deviant" while others are "normal" and "permissible." It critically investigates how culture and cultural products like movies, television shows and comic books present and reinforce this dichotomy through construction of heroes and villains as well as good vs evil. PREREQUISITE: 18 university credits. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course provides a brief history of the various paradigms in Criminology. Both classical and contemporary approaches to crime and deviance will be explored, including, but not limited to, the school of positivism, biological and psychological theories of crime and conflict theory of Karl Marx. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) Cr. 3.

The objective of this course is to study the causes of crime with a main emphasis on crime in Canada. The Criminal Code is studied and crime is defined. Types of crimes are described and their quantity estimated. After considering causal explanations generally, several theories of crime are analyzed and evaluated. This course is intended as a companion course with SOCI 2067EL Institutions of the Criminal Justice System, but is not a prerequisite. Student cannot retain credit for both SOCI 2066 and 2086. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

The institutions and policies of the Criminal Justice System of Canada, that is, the police, courts, prisons and various rehabilitation programs, are the subject matter of the course. Evaluation of programs to reduce crime and rehabilitate offenders receives special attention. This course is intended as a companion course with SOCI 2066EL Explanations of Crime, but is not a prerequisite. Student cannot retain credit for both SOCI 2067 and 2087. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course examines crime and media. Our knowledge of crime --what it is and who commits it, -- is transmitted, represented and produced for us by our mass media and popular culture network- including all electronic, visual and print media. Students are introduced to the relationship between crime reporting and the mass media. PREREQUISITE: 18 university credits. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course examines research methods including observational techniques, survey research and advanced sampling methodology. Students study a variety of inferential statistical procedures. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or LBST 1006. (lec 3) cr 3.

A course in the sociology of adolescence with a focus on the social factors which affect the behaviour and development of adolescents. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of theinstructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course will examine the theoretical perspectives on the intersection of social class and gender, race, ethnicity. With reference to both Canadian and international studies, the course will analyze how class and identity are constructed through the intersections of gender, race and ethnicity. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or LBST 1006/1007 or permission of the Department Chair or designate. (lec 3) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for SOCI 2656 and either SOCI 2626 or SOCI 3066.

This course examines the effects of poverty on the administration of justice in Canada. Students examine how socioeconomic class intersects with gender, sexuality, age and race in the criminal justice system. From increasing the probability of youth coming into contact with the incarceration system, what has been called the school-to-prison pipeline, to discriminating against mothers in family courts, poverty casts a long shadow over Canada's Criminal justice system. PREREQ: Theories of Criminology or permission of the instructor.

The topic of the course varies with the instructor and the year. Usually the course will concern the professor's research. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

The topic of the course varies with the instructor and the year. Usually the course will concern the professor's research. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course explores the criminalization of illnesses and disabilities from a critical perspective. It examines, in a Canadian context, institutionalization, incarceration and governing of people considered to be dangerous to the public. Critical criminology and sociological theories are applied to historical and contemporary issues of criminalization of specific groups. (lec 3) 3 cr. Pre-requisite SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor.

Canada's Criminal Justice System has a history of profiling minority populations and targeting marginalized groups based on their racial, ethnocultural, or religious identity. This course looks at how Canada's relationships with Indigenous peoples and different immigrant and racialized groups are reflected in the policies and practices of its various correctional institutions from the RCMP and CSIS to halfway houses and border patrols. PREREQ: SOCI 2816E Theories of Criminology or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

Comparative and historical treatment of the socioeconomic bases of legal structures. The social, political and economic implications of legal systems. Law as a mechanism of social control. The political economy of crime. PREREQ: SOCI 1015 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3. Students cannot retain credit for both SOCI 3086 and SOCI 3085.

Examines the qualitative traditions of sociological research and links the epistemological underpinnings of research to practical techniques. A variety of data collection techniques are examined and compared including participant and non-participant approaches to data gathering. The development and administration of interviews are discussed along with content analysis and other semantic analysis approaches. PREREQ: SOCI 2127 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

This course explores contemporary sociological theories of crime and punishment with specific emphasis on comparing the modern era with traditional practices. We will explore how contemporary societies sanitize, normalize and neutralize traditional practices of discipline and punishment in order to make them palatable to modern sensibilities. PREREQ: SOCI 2816E Theories of Criminology or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) Cr. 3.

This course examines the crimes committed by corporations, their CEOs and the managerial structure. These crimes range from environmental to financial to the failure to provide a safe workplace for employees. What necessitates the ignoring and at times endorsement of corporate behaviour by government officials and the media? How do both the Private and Public sectors benefit from such crimes? PREREQ: SOCI 2816E Theories of Criminology or permission of instructor. (lec 3) cr 3.

This upper-level seminar will examine theories, practices and research in the sociology of children and youth. Students interested in the education and/or health of children and adolescents will find this course particularly relevant. The course will allow students to explore and critique the ways in which societies relate to, treat, teach and communicate with children and youth. Particular attention will be paid to understanding contemporary cultures of childhood and youth. (lec 3) cr 3.