SCY3181

Sociology of prisons

Barry Ellem

8 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Caulfield - Prerequisites: First-year SCY sequence or equivalent - Prohibition: SCY2181

Objectives As for SCY2181, with these additional objectives. Students taking this subject at third-year level will demonstrate, especially in the writing of their essays: evidence of wider reading, particularly of more advanced references relevant to their topics; and a greater depth of critical appraisal of theoretical issues relevant to their topics, than is the case for students taking this subject at second-year level.

Synopsis As for SCY2181.

Assessment Essay (2500 words): 40% - Minor essay (1500 words): 20% - Examination (2 hours): 40% - Students taking this subject at third-year level will be required to show a greater depth of critical analysis of arguments and issues than is expected of those writing their essays at second-year level.

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