Module SOC3104 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3104: Victimology
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- What is a Victim? - An introduction to the module and the “core” definitions of “victim”.
- Beyond the Primary Victim – In what sense might relatives of primary victims and relatives of offenders be seen as victims of crime? Is bringing them within the definition of “victim” useful?
- “Victim-Centered Justice” - An overview of UK policies that seek to improve the experiences of primary victims and involve them in the criminal justice process.
- Beyond the UK – How are victims of crime involved in justice processes outside the UK – such as in restorative justice processes?
- “Victim-Centered Justice?” - To what extent should victims of crimes be involved in the criminal justice process? Does this involvement have an implication for the fairness of the offender's trial?
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activity | 11 | 11 x 1-hour seminars (lecturer's explanations, student participation and discussion) |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activity | 11 | 4 x 1-hour tutorials involving studying documentary evidence about the experiences of victims of crime and their involvement in the criminal justice process in the UK and US, 7 x 1-hour linked tutorials involving presentations, discussions, and debates; revision/prep for exam session |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Reading assignments and preparing for the tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 20 | Preparing for essay assignment |
| Guided independent study | 15 | Additional reading/research |
| Guided independent study | 53 | Preparation for and completion of all exams |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online test | 1.5 hours total (3 elements of 30 minutes spread out over the term) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | Written |
| Participation in seminars | Active participation based on readings | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 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 | 40 | 2000 words | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Written |
| Written examination | 60 | 1.5 hours | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | Written |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | Written examination (1.5 hours) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | August/September re-assessment period |
| Essay | Essay (2000 words) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | August/September re-assessment period |
