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SS4118 - Key Issues of Criminology in Contemporary Societies

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
SS2030 or its equivalent; or
SS3300
Course Offering Term*:
Not offering in current academic year

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course involves a detailed examination of contemporary criminological issues emerging in Hong Kong, PRC and overseas. The course aims to develop students’ ability to analyze relevant public discourse, research and theoretical foundations of selected issues critically. Upon completion of this course, student will be able to describe the nature and implications of the selected key issues of criminology; to articulate the complex social and organizational conditions operating behind the selected issues; to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the emerging issues; and to communicate critical ideas and arguments to others via presentation and writing.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information

SS4118.pdf

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