2021-2022 / CRIM3107-1

Thematic and historical approaches by the police

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Certificate of university in "Criminology, police & policing"3 crédits 

Lecturer

Vincent Seron

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

I. Understanding Police and Police Work

  • Introduction, definitions & concepts
  • Police and Politics
 II. Historical and Comparative Dimensions of Police
  • Origin and Evolution of the Police Function in Society
  • Comparative Policing Systems
III. Policing Strategies  
IV. Thematic questions
  • Police & Private Security
  • Police, Media & new Technologies

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

In-depth knowledge of police (as institution and function) and of its dynamics

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Oral lessons Debates

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course

Recommended or required readings

Given during the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral Exam

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Prof. dr. Vincent Seron B33 - Office 1/3 04/366.31.41 vseron@uliege.be

Items online

Slideshows
Slideshows used during the lessons are available on e-campus