Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | POLICING IN A DIVIDED SOCIETY | ||
Code | SOCI241 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr ER Turner Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Elizabeth.Turner@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• To introduce some key concepts, topics and debates in the sociology of policing and the police. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Identify and explain different perspectives on the role of the police in society |
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(LO2) Apply key concepts, ideas and evidence from the sociology of policing (e.g. discretion, ‘cop culture’) to analyse critically the role of the police |
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(LO3) Critically discuss the relevance of key social divisions (including class, gender, sexuality, ‘race’/ethnicity and disability) for understanding the role of the police in society. |
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(S1) Information skills – Critical reading |
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(S2) Information skills – Information accessing |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem-solving – Synthesis |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem-solving – Critical analysis |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) – Academic writing |
Syllabus |
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The module will address the following topics, which will be distributed across the lectures and seminars: • The emergence of modern police forces and their role and activities |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Self-Directed Learning Description: You will need to spend approximately 3 hours per week working through the set preparation work for each seminar. In addition you should also expect to spend at least 4 hours each week on independent, self-directed study during the semester, and to spend additional time preparing your assessed coursework and revising for the exam. The time which you spend on independent study will be essential to your successful completion of the module. You will be provided with a list of recommended readings for each topic, as well as with essential readings and preparatory work for each seminar. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
10 |
21 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 129 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Students will be required to produce a briefing (2000 words) on an incident or case study that highlights the relevance of social divisions to our understanding of policing. Studentsâ work should dr | -2000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |