Key facts
UNE unit code: CRIM104
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | TBA | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | One day, 9am-5pm, online. To be held during mid-trimester break if sufficient students commit by the date specified by the unit coordinator. Date to be advised. |
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the concepts of deviance, norms and controls;
- use these concepts to explain how deviance is judged and controlled in contemporary Australia and how this is reflected in public policy, regulation and law;
- analyse different understandings of deviance, and reactions to it, between and within societies;
- demonstrate critical thinking and research skills to find, read, and apply criminological and other theoretical literature, relevant to the study of deviance; and
- effectively communicate, in writing and verbally, ideas about deviance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination - Assurance Task 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Supervised Exam. This online exam will be supervised via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. Students must obtain at least 50% in both Assurance Task 1 and 2 (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit. No. Words: 1500 |
| Oral Task - Assurance Task 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Five-minutes (approx.) Students must obtain at least 50% in both Assurance Task 1 and 2 (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit. No. Words: 500 |
| Written Assessment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
Learning resources
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