SCY3181

Sociology of prisons

Barry Ellem

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First and second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: First-year SCY sequence or equivalent

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 (3000 words): 50%
* Exercise (1000 words): 20%
* Examination (2 hours): 30%
* 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.