CRIM 101 Lecture 1: Criminology 101-lecture 1 outline

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 101
• Professor: Barry Cartwright

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Note: supplementary readings for the term paper will be assigned from sfu"s electronic journals. Tutorial component: 10 on-line tutorials, posted in canvas. Access key is bundled with course textbook (or can be purchased through emond. Term papers: 5-6 page term paper (1,250-1,500 words), due back in week 11, must be submitted in lecture, or put in school of criminology drop box (for on-campus course only), term paper worth 20% of final grade. What is criminology: criminology , crime , the discipline of criminology, systematic study of crime did not begin. Discipline of criminology did not become established in canada until the mid-20th century: First criminology program in canada appeared in 1951. Criminology as an interdisciplinary social science: draws on sociology, psychology, includes the study of law; the history of law, sociological explanations , however, earlier 19th century explanations e. g. , the. Criminalization: criminologists study the criminalization process , also study the stigmatization process .