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030777 VO Fundamentals of Criminology (2026S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 16.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 23.03. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 13.04. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 20.04. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 27.04. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 04.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 11.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 18.05. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 01.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 08.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Monday 15.06. 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U10 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course


Scope and methods of criminology, phenomena of crime, recorded crime and dark number, social and legal reactions to criminality, major crime theories.

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam (multiple choice and open questions) on 22rd of June 2026 (optional October 2026, December 2026 and January 2027).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the exam you need 25 out of 50 possible scores.

Examination topics

All lectures. The presentation documents will be provided.

Reading list

S. Walklate, Criminology: the basics, 3rd Edition, Routledge 2017

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