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Course Description
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Course Name
Sociology of Crime and Violence
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
Students will be aware of the various theories of deviance
Students will be familiar with patterns of crime and violence both public and domestic
Students will understand strategies to control such behavior.Main Content
Theories of deviance
Different paradigms
Urban crime ? The Chicago School
Gender and crime
Violence and abuse in South Africa - gangsterism, rape, domestic violence, drugs
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.