Courses
SOCI4067 Crime, Deviance and Control (3 units)
- Prerequisite:
- CHSS1005 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociology or SOCI1005 Invitation to Sociology
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
Understanding norms and deviance is central to the discipline of sociology. In this course, the students will be introduced to different approaches and theories about causes and nature of deviant and criminal behaviours. The course will cover a wide range of topics, including the definition and measurement of crime and deviance, macro- and micro-level explanations of deviant behaviours, and societal responses to deviance and crime.