SOCY354 The Sociology of Youth and Delinquency
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp at 100 level in Sociology including SOCY 100 | |||||||||
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| Restrictions | SOCY 254, 454 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
SOCY454 - The Sociology of Youth and Delinquency |
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| Coordinator(s) | Kerry Carrington (kcarring@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit examines the social history of childhood and the emergence of categories of delinquency and dependency. It also discusses the roles of various government and non-government organisations that deal with the needs of youth. Sociological and criminological theories of delinquent behaviour are considered. Relevant policy issues are also studied. Methodologies for measuring and analysing variables related to youth and policy are discussed. Assessment through examination requires broad understanding of the concept of youth, the behaviours associated with youth, and policies regarding youth. Assessment through mid-term research papers requires specific analytic practices and conceptual development around focussed substantive research. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |