• Understand the relevance of decolonial theory to criminology and criminal justice studies.
• Become familiar with and be able to critically compare and contrast a number of decolonial approaches to criminology, including Postcolonial Criminology, Counter-Colonial Criminology, Asian Criminology and Southern Criminology.
• Explore emerging paradigms which relate to decolonial criminology, including Islamic Criminology, Queer Criminology and Feminist Criminology.
• Apply decolonial paradigms to criminological research issues in the Global South, including in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
• Critique the limitations of decolonial criminology and its ability to realise social justice.
• Creatively explore potential trajectories of decolonial criminology in the future.
• Develop a broader geopolitical and historical awareness of relationships between the Global North and the Global So uth so as to be able to operationalise these theoretical discussions beyond the university setting (i.e. in future employment or community work).

(LO1) Students will be able to exhibit a critical understanding of decolonial theory and decolonial criminology paradigms

(LO2) Students will be able to apply decolonial criminology to Global South Contexts

(LO3) Students will be able to develop an ability to critique decolonial criminology

(LO4) Students will be able to explore contemporary and future trajectories of decolonial criminology as it rapidly expands

(S1) Students will develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Students will develop skills in possessing global perspectives, demonstrating international perspectives as professionals/citizens; locating, discussing, analysing, evaluating information from international sources; considering issues from a variety of cultural perspectives, considering ethical and social responsibility issues in international settings; valuing diversity of language and culture

(S3) Communication skills

(S4) Academic Writing

(S5) Formulating a suitable research question and being able to identify appropriate methods for addressing the question

(S6) Pursuing independent research

(S7) Collaborating and team-work

This module will build upon many of the themes that have been explored in previous modules but with a more intense focus on decoloniality which is not have covered in great depth in other modules on the programme. Teaching materials will be made available via VITAL and all other resources will be available via the library. Students will be expected to independently read the required readings in preparation for seminars. Additional readings will be provided for students who are keen to explore the topics further. Students will be encouraged to follow ongoing developments about the decolonisation of criminology given that it is a rapidly expanding field. The module will be taught by three lecturers, in three sections which will be interrelated and build upon each other, as follows:

1. Decolonial Theory (Leon Moosavi)
2. Post-Colonial and Counter-Colonial Criminology (Leon Moosavi)
3. Asian Criminology (Leon Moosavi)
4. Southern Criminology (Leon Moosa vi)
5. State Violence in the Global South (Pablo Ciocchini)
6. Crime and the Criminal Justice System in Latin America (Pablo Ciocchini)
7. Crime and the Criminal Justice System in Asia (Pablo Ciocchini)
8. Crime and the Criminal Justice System in Africa (Pablo Ciocchini)
9. Decolonial Queer and Feminist Criminologies (Mohammed Ilyas)
10. Decolonial Islamic Criminology (Mohammed Ilyas)
11. Research Relationships Between Criminologists from the Global North and Criminologists from the Global South (Mohammed Ilyas)
12. Decolonial Approaches to Researching Hate Crime, Racism and Sectarianism in the Global South (Mohammed Ilyas)

Lectures and seminars will be held weekly. The lecture will precede the seminar. Students are expected to attend all lectures and seminars. Attendance will be recorded at all seminars and students who are routinely absent will be contacted and may be subject to disciplinary measures. The lectures will be partially interactive so as to enable student participation and the opportunity for questions to be asked. The seminars will require students to participate in various discussions that relate to both the lecture content and the allocated reading. Students may be asked to undertake group work within the seminars. Throughout the module, students will be provided with comprehensive insights into a range of theoretical and empirical topics. Students will be expected to engage with this knowledge and develop further critical thinking skills that enable them to confidently evaluate and critique this material in an independent manner. Active learning will be encouraged throughout the modul e to ensure that students are playing a direct role in furthering their knowledge, enhancing their skills and preparing themselves to deploy such assets beyond the university setting (i.e. in future employment or community work).