Module SOC1039 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC1039: Social Issues: Part I - Introducing Crime and Deviance
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
* Introduce you to central issues within the study of crime and deviance
* Situate the study of crime and its causes within the social sciences as a whole
* Foster understanding of the varied qualitative and quantitative methodologies for assessing crime
* Enable you to undertake independent research
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of theories of crime and deviance; 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the qualitative and quantitative methodological foundations of criminology; 3. Identify and locate relevant materials and information in support of research; 4. Synthesise and critically assess the relationship between disciplinary approaches to crime; |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate literature (theoretical and empirical investigations); 6. Conduct independent criminological research; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 7. Conduct independent criminological research; 8. Apply social research insights and findings to problems confronting our society; and 9. Demonstrate the ability to work independently, within a limited time frame, and without access to external sources, to complete a specified task. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-line test | 1 hour total (5 elements of 20 minutes tests spread out over term) | 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 | Written |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 70 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 30 | 2,000 words | 1-8 | Written |
| Examination | 70 | 2 hours | 1-9 | Exam mark + qualities comments on request |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (2,000 words) | 1-8 | August/September reassessment period |
| Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 1-9 | August/September reassessment period |
