UPPVP0146 Introduction to Criminology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2016
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Magda Hermanová (lecturer)
Mgr. Magda Hermanová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Magda Hermanová
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
LECTURE This course is an overview of criminology, the science filling the information gap between the social pathologies and penology. The aim is to understand the concept, object, tasks and development of criminology, also recognize the motivation of individuals committing crimes and gaining insight into the situation of victims of crime especially in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. The important thing is considered to be familiar with the structure of crime prevention programs in the Czech Republic as well as strategies to combat crime in general. SEMINAR The aim of the seminar is to introduce current topics in the field of criminology, criminalistics, forensic psychology, victimology, and also the possibilities of using the knowledge of the disciplines especially in caregiving professions
Syllabus
  • LECTURE
    Criminology as a science.
    Crime, its causes and conditions.
    Criminogenic factors.
    Types of crime and its category.
    Crime and its recognition.
    Solving serious intentional crimes.
    Research in criminology ..
    Victimology - the doctrine of sacrifice.
    Crime prevention, crime prevention system in the Czech Republic.
    Crime Prevention Strategy. Systematic approach for caring for juvenile offenders.
    Crime prevention program.
    SEMINAR
    Mental diseases and disorders and their role in committing crime.
    The issue of motivation of different types of violent crimes
    Violent crime among children and adolescents.
    History of crime profiling.
    The position of the victim and the impact of crime on the victim.
    Children as victims of crime.
    Dealing with crime victims and victim assistance
    Personality of the investigators and professional skills in the process of solving a crime.
    Crime prevention program in the education and environment-prison comparison
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Test - study notes from lectures and required reading
Credit for full-time - a presentation and essay submission, fulfilling requirements attendance
Credit for the combined form - to meet individual tasks
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015.
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