Key facts
UNE unit code: CRIM104
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Deviance - the breaching of social judgements or norms - is a universal and ubiquitous phenomenon, fundamental to studies in sociology and criminology.
We all make social judgements and we are all judged by others but such judgements are relative and constructed. Different societies, subcultures and even individuals have different views on what is right and wrong; and the kinds of behaviours, beliefs and bodies that are labelled as 'deviant' depend upon their historical, social and cultural context.
In this unit you will explore the social construction of deviance in relation to gender, sexuality, race, bodies, minds, drug use and violence, and you will learn to use the concept of deviance as a means of critically analysing society.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of a sociological approach to the study of deviance;
- demonstrate understanding of the nature of deviance, its definition(s), and its impact(s) on 'deviants' and the wider society, with the ability to communicate this effectively to others;
- critically examine the links between the sociological study of deviance and the discipline of criminology;
- independently examine the effect of folk and professional conceptions of 'deviance' and 'deviants' on social, criminal, welfare, and business policies in law and government programs; and
- apply knowledge and observational skills to explain why certain behaviours are considered deviant and analyse the reactions of others to those behaviours.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Essay | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Essay Plan | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 |
Examination | Yes | 30% | All offerings | |
Online Quizzes | No | 10% | All offerings | 10 topic quizzes. Students will be marked on their best 5 quizzes, worth 2% each, to attain a maximum total of 10% for the unit. No. Words: 500 |
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