Cursos / 2º Ciclo / / Faculty of Law :: Criminology
CRIMINOLOGIA - 2021/2022
1º curricular year
Semestralidade: 1st semester
ECTS: 7.5
Teachers
Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Margarida Santos
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutora Margarida Santos
Class type and School hours
Teórica : 1 Horas
Orientação Tutorial : 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
Individual presentation of a critical reflection based on the documents indicated by the teachers;
A final exam.
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 |
Place | Chicago |
Editor | Nelson-Hall |
Year | 1994 |
Author | Coleman, C. & Norris, C. |
Title | Introducing Criminology |
Place | New York |
Editor | Routlege. |
Year | 2011 |
Author | Newburn, T. |
Title | Criminology. |
Place | New York |
Editor | Routledge. |
Year | 2013 |
Complementary Bibliography
Author | Schmalleger, F. |
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Title | Criminology today: An integrative introduction. |