2023-2024 / CRIM3113-1

Theory and search in criminology

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in criminology (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculty of Law, Political Science and Criminology)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Charlotte Vanneste

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

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 learning unit

The course 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, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Slideshows that can be downloaded by the students and a file of documentation

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions )

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred in-person


Additional information:

Written examination 

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

No remark

Contacts

charlotte.vanneste@ulg.ac.be 

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