Cursos / 1º Ciclo / / Faculty of Law :: Criminology
CRIMINOLOGIA - 2021/2022
1º curricular year
Semestralidade: 2nd semester
ECTS: 6
Teachers
Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Margarida Santos
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Margarida Santos
Class type and School hours
Teórico-prática : 2 Horas
Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas
Prática : 1 Horas
Teaching Language
Portuguese
Main Aims/Objectives
Understand the structure, methodology and main theoretical frameworks of criminological thinking.
Specific Aims/Objectives
- Understand the development of Criminology from the 19th century to the present;
- Understand the main criminological theories and their relationship with criminological research;
- Know the process and main objects of investigation in criminology;
- Understand the relationship between Criminology and the criminal justice system;
- Understand the main areas of intervention in Criminology.
Skills to be acquired
- Know the essential concepts and fundamental theories of Criminology from the 20th century to the present and its application to the explanation of the criminal phenomenon;
- Identify the main characteristics of the methodological process in Criminology.
Teaching Procedures
Expository and demonstrative method and practical assignments / exercises.
Programme
I- Definition, object and delimitation of the criminological field:
1. Conceptual delimitation of Criminology
2. Object and main areas of criminological knowledge 3. Epistemological status of Criminology
4. Fundamental Criminology and Applied Criminology
II- Method:
1. Quantitative and qualitative methodology in criminology
2. Data collection instruments and sources used in criminology research
III- Theoretical systems of current criminology:
1. Etiological Criminology
2. The dynamic Criminology or the transition to the delinquent act 3. The Criminology of the act
4. Theories of social reaction
IV- Current topics in criminology
Evaluation Type
Class attendance; continuous assessment (2 written points and practical work) and final assessment, under the terms of the RGACC.
Teaching Resources
Audiovisual media
Practical exercises
Sustainability Objectives
Keywords
Criminological theories
Methodology in Criminology
Main Bibliography
Author | Hagan Frank E |
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Title | Introduction to criminology |
Edition | 3rd ed. |
Place | Chicago |
Editor | Nelson-Hall |
Year | 1994 |
Author | Mike Maguire, Rod Morgan, Robert Reiner |
Title | The Oxford handbook of criminology |
Place | Oxford |
Editor | Clarendon Press |
Year | 2012 |
Author | Coleman, C. & Norris, C. |
Title | Introducing Criminology |
Place | New York |
Editor | Routlege. |
Year | 2011 |
Complementary Bibliography
Author | Newburn, T. |
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Title | Criminology. |
Author | Schmalleger, F. |
Title | Criminology today: An integrative introduction. |