CRIM3113-1 : Theory and search in criminology

Study Programmes 2015-2016

CRIM3113-1

Theory and search in criminology

Duration :

30h Th

Number of credits :

Master in criminology (120 ECTS)		4

Lecturer :

Charlotte Vanneste

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

The course aims to provide the student with the necessary theoretical framework in order to carry out a scientific research in the field of criminology. The course includes an epistemological reflection upon criminological knowledge and the relationships between theory and empirical data throughout the major criminological schools. The different types of research in the field of criminology will be analyzed and more specific issues will be adressed. Theoretical a tools will be put at the student's disposal for the development of his/her final work or in view of future researches.

Learning outcomes of the course :

Thecourse must enable the student to understand the conditions of criminology research, according to the different existing theoretical models, and to analyze them with a critical mind. The student must be able to transpose the available theoretical tools into his/her own research questions.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Criminological theories, Qualitative research methodology, Quantitative research methodology.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Ex-cathedra and interactive

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Face-to-face