Carceral Technologies (L4111A)
Carceral Technologies
Module L4111A
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the relevance of a variety of criminological, sociological and technological theories as defined in the module, and their place in contemporary criminological debates
Critically evaluate evidence from empirical studies on a variety of ‘Carceral Technologies’
Apply theories covered in this module to empirical examples gathered from your own independent research
Further develop skills of academic writing and research by producing a 4000 word essay
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (4000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
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