Social Disorganization Theory Differential Association Theory
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SYG 2323 ____Intro To Criminology
Course Learning Outcomes
In General, always be able to present a review of the key insights from any classroom video or activity connected to each chapter. Also, know the key terms and be able to explore the critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. Upon completion of the assigned material, you should be able to: CHAPTER 1: The Changing Boundaries of Criminology 1. Discuss the relationship between terrorism and seven transnational crimes. 2. Explain the reach of criminology as a reflection of the greater process of globalization. 3. Discuss the evolution of the field of criminology. 4. Explain why criminology can be described as a multi-discipline. 5. Explain the difference between …show more content…
Explain the concept of anomie. 2. Compare and contrast the various types of strain theory. 3. Compare and contrast social disorganization theory, differential association theory, and culture conflict theory.
CHAPTER 7: Social Control Theory 1. Explain what social control theory. 2. Discuss the four social bonds that Hirschi posited that promote socialization and conformity. 3. Explain Matza’s concept of drift. 4. Compare and contrast the inner and outer containment mechanisms as set forth in Reckless’ containment theory. 5. Explain the evolving forms and roles of social control in developmental theory.
CHAPTER 8: Labeling, Conflict, and Radical Theories 1. Discuss the basic assumptions of labeling theory. 2. Compare or contrast the consensus and conflict models of criminal lawbreaking. 2
3. Explain the origin of radical criminology. 4. Discuss some of the critical perspectives that have emerged over the past decade, including radical feminist theory, left realism, abolitionist and anarchist criminology, and peacemaking …show more content…
Discuss the various types of white-collar crime. 2. Describe the problems associated with defining and determining the frequency of corporate crime. 3. Explain the development of corporate criminal law in the United States. 4. Compare and contrast the models of corporate culpability. 3
CHAPTER 13: Public Order Crimes 1. Describe the history of drug abuse in the United States. 2. Explain the development of drug control laws in the United States. 3. Discuss the international nature of the drug trade. 4. Explain the history of the legalization of alcohol in the United States. 5. Discuss some of the legal issues involved in dealing with pornography.
CHAPTER 16: Enforcing the Law: Practice and Research 1. Discuss the professionalization of policing that was pioneered by Vollmer and Wilson. 2. Compare and contrast the various types of law enforcement agencies in the United States. 3. Explain the command structure, and the difference between line functions and non-line functions. 4. Discuss the three primary police functions. 5. Compare and contrast the various methods of community policing. 6. Discuss the six areas in which police departments have been found to be defective or
SYG 2323 ____Intro To Criminology
Course Learning Outcomes
In General, always be able to present a review of the key insights from any classroom video or activity connected to each chapter. Also, know the key terms and be able to explore the critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. Upon completion of the assigned material, you should be able to: CHAPTER 1: The Changing Boundaries of Criminology 1. Discuss the relationship between terrorism and seven transnational crimes. 2. Explain the reach of criminology as a reflection of the greater process of globalization. 3. Discuss the evolution of the field of criminology. 4. Explain why criminology can be described as a multi-discipline. 5. Explain the difference between …show more content…
Explain the concept of anomie. 2. Compare and contrast the various types of strain theory. 3. Compare and contrast social disorganization theory, differential association theory, and culture conflict theory.
CHAPTER 7: Social Control Theory 1. Explain what social control theory. 2. Discuss the four social bonds that Hirschi posited that promote socialization and conformity. 3. Explain Matza’s concept of drift. 4. Compare and contrast the inner and outer containment mechanisms as set forth in Reckless’ containment theory. 5. Explain the evolving forms and roles of social control in developmental theory.
CHAPTER 8: Labeling, Conflict, and Radical Theories 1. Discuss the basic assumptions of labeling theory. 2. Compare or contrast the consensus and conflict models of criminal lawbreaking. 2
3. Explain the origin of radical criminology. 4. Discuss some of the critical perspectives that have emerged over the past decade, including radical feminist theory, left realism, abolitionist and anarchist criminology, and peacemaking …show more content…
Discuss the various types of white-collar crime. 2. Describe the problems associated with defining and determining the frequency of corporate crime. 3. Explain the development of corporate criminal law in the United States. 4. Compare and contrast the models of corporate culpability. 3
CHAPTER 13: Public Order Crimes 1. Describe the history of drug abuse in the United States. 2. Explain the development of drug control laws in the United States. 3. Discuss the international nature of the drug trade. 4. Explain the history of the legalization of alcohol in the United States. 5. Discuss some of the legal issues involved in dealing with pornography.
CHAPTER 16: Enforcing the Law: Practice and Research 1. Discuss the professionalization of policing that was pioneered by Vollmer and Wilson. 2. Compare and contrast the various types of law enforcement agencies in the United States. 3. Explain the command structure, and the difference between line functions and non-line functions. 4. Discuss the three primary police functions. 5. Compare and contrast the various methods of community policing. 6. Discuss the six areas in which police departments have been found to be defective or