The aim of the Sociology of Crime and Crime Control module, as an extension to Introduction to Sociology and Sociology of Deviance, is the study of the concept of social control and its institutions, specifically institutions for crime control such as prison, police, and criminal jurisdiction. The correlation with other institutions will also be looked at, such as family, school, workplace, and ICTs.

Throughout the first term, we will take an in depth look at the study of each of the afore-mentioned institutions and their relation to crime control, defining sociological issues regarding vigilance and punishment, and their use in addressing social problems, but also in creating them.

Thus we will bring the undergraduate degree of Sociology to a close by delving into the social aspect of crime and crime control.

The skillset and knowledge outcomes derived from this module are the following:

Skillset 1 (C1): In depth sociological awareness and critical analysis of crime control institutions and their relation with other main social institutions (family, school, workplace, ICTs).

Knowledge outcomes related to C1: Critical knowledge of crime control institutions and their interaction with other main social actors (family, school, workplace, and ICTs)

Skillset 2 (C2): Improve and polish methodological competencies through practice and implementation of the analysis and design of methodologies in the analysis of social reality, in particular the analysis of social problems applied to crime and crime control.

Knowledge outcomes related to C2: Theoretical knowledge and implementation of methodologies for the analysis of social reality, in particular the analysis of social problems applied to crime and crime control.

Skillset 3 (C3): Have a firm grasp of research, management and critical analysis of sources and documents in the field of sociology, as well as synthesised and systematised presentation of the results and data.

Knowledge outcomes related to C3: Develop and assemble a basic bibliography of sociological information and documentation on crime and crime control, as well as to be able to present the results in a synthesised and systematic manner.

Skillset 4 (C4): Perfect written skills and become accustomed to giving oral presentations which are synthesised and well-prepared. Engage in voicing your own position with regards to the subject matter as well as that of the results of the research using audio visual material and ICTs when needed, always maintaining a respectful stance towards the opinions of others.

Knowledge outcomes related to C4: Preparation and presentation of individual class coursework, as well as working as a team on shared tasks which will be presented in the classroom and be up for discussion.



Skillset 5 (C5): Progressively self-manage your own learning process in the subject matter as a result of working autonomously.

Knowledge outcomes related to C5: Move on from teacher-led classroom to debate sessions and student led classes in which the teacher’s role is closer to that of a moderator-guide.

Topic 1. Module Introduction

Topic 2. Social (Re)construction of Crime and Crime Control

2.1. Living with trust and mistrust. Two sides of Social Capital.

2.2. The process of socialisation and the relevant institutions in light of social cohesion vis-a-vis criminality

2.3. Fears and insecurities in risk societies. Are we living in a Fear Society?

Topic 3. Delinquency and Social Problems: the link between the socio-economic models and types of crimes

3.1. The Sociological Side to Crime, Social Problems, and Public Policies

3.2. Sociological Analysis of Forms of Crime

Topic 4. Crime Control of Social Problems

4.1. Historical evolution of responses to crime

4.2. Institutions and Organisations of the Penal System

Topic 5. Future Perspectives surrounding Sociology of Crime and Crime Control

Classes in Sociology of Crime and Crime Control will be divided into two types:

LECTURES:

During these sessions, the professor will present and explain the main theoretical issues. Additionally, examples and cases will be put forward for analysis by the students. In this sense, cases from the news/current affairs will be incorporated to further the understanding of the issues in the topic as well as the skills that need to be worked on during this module.

SEMINARS

During these practical sessions, the main focus will be the analysis of a social problems related to crime and crime control. The seminars will evolve throughout the term; at first, they will be more theory-based, with methodological issues put forward by the professor, towards the end of the term, the seminars will become student-led engaging independent learning and group projects, with professors acting as guides.

The eGela platform will be used for both.

• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 30
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 10
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 40
  • Análisis de lectura obligatoria (%): 20

1. Coursework - (40%)

2. Analysis of set reading (10%)

-Garland, D.(1999). Castigo y sociedad moderna. México: Siglo XXI.

3. Team research/coursework (40%)

4. Written test on issues dealt with during the lectures (10%)



The waiver of process will be carried out in accordance with article 12 of the Governing Regulations for the Evaluation of Students in Official Degree Programs of the University of the Basque Country available on https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia.

Moreover, in accordance with the protocol for Academic ethics and prevention of fraudulent or dishonest conduct in student assessment and academic work at the UPV/EHU:

“Generally speaking and unless otherwise stated, the use by students of books or notes as well as any type of electronic, computer and/or telephone devices is specifically forbidden during assessment tests at the UPV/EHU” (Point 3, p.5).

The “following conducts during assessment tests and in the preparation and presentation of academic work for evaluation at the UPV/EHU are considered fraudulent or dishonest: to plagiarise, that is to copy another person’s work without acknowledging their source and to present these works as one’s original work” (Point 2.a.).

According to article 9 of the Regulations governing the Evaluation of Students in official Bachelor's degrees of the University of the Basque Country / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea, available at https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ ebaluaziorako-arautegia.

Through the Egela platform the students will be provided with the texts and materials that they need to use in the different tasks of the course. It is mandatory to bring the laptop to class.

Basic bibliography

-Bergalli, R. (Coord.) (2003). Sistema penal y problemas sociales. Valencia: Tirant lo Blanch.

-Foucault, M. (2004). Vigilar y castigar: nacimiento de la prisión. México: Siglo veintiuno.

-Wacquant, L. (2000). Las cárceles de la miseria. Madrid: Alianza.

In-depth bibliography

-Bentham, J. (1979). El panóptico. El ojo del poder. Madrid: La Piqueta.
-Bergalli, R., Miralles, T., y Bustos Ramírez, J. (1983). El pensamiento criminológico. I, Un análisis crítico. Barcelona: Península.
-Bergalli, R. y Bustos Ramírez, J. (1983). El pensamiento criminológico. Vol. II, Estado y control. -Barcelona: Península.
-Cid, J. y Larrauri, E. (2001). Teorías criminológicas: explicación y prevención de la delincuencia. Bosch, Barcelona.
-Cohen, S. (1988). Visiones de control social: Delitos, Castigos y Clasificaciones. Barcelona: PPU.
-Díez Ripollés, J. L. (2007). La Política criminal en la encrucijada. Buenos Aires: B de F.
-García-Pablos de Molina, A. (2007). Criminología: una introducción a sus fundamentos teóricos. Valencia: Tirant lo Blanch.
-Garland, D. (2005). La cultura del control: crimen y orden social en la sociedad contemporánea. Barcelona: Gedisa.
-Garrido, V., Stangeland, P., Redondo, S. y Beristain, A. (2001). Principios de criminología. Valencia: Tirant lo Blanch.
Giorgi, A. d.(2005). Tolerancia cero: estrategias y prácticas de la sociedad de control. Barcelona: Virus.
-Goffman, E. (2004). Internados: ensayos sobre la situación social de los enfermos mentales. Buenos Aires, Madrid: Amorrortu.
-González Sánchez, I. (2012). Teoría social, marginalidad urbana y estado penal: aproximaciones al trabajo de Loïc Wacquant. Madrid: Dykinson.
-Martín Fernández, M. (1990). La profesión de policía. Madrid: Siglo XXI.
-Rivera Beiras, I. (Coord.) (2004). Mitologías y discursos sobre el castigo : historias del presente y posibles escenarios. Barcelona: OSPDH.
-Torrente Robles, D. (2001). Desviación y delito. Madrid: Alianza.
-Wacquant, L. (2010). Castigar a los pobres: El gobierno neoliberal de la inseguridad social. Barcelona: Gedisa.
-Young, J. (2003). La Sociedad "excluyente": exclusión social, delito y diferencia en la modernidad tardía. Madrid: Marcial Pons.

Journals

Boletín Criminológico (Instituto Andaluz Interuniversitario. Universidad de Málaga): http://www.boletincriminologico.uma.es/
Comités de investigación sobre Sociología Jurídica y Criminología de la Federación Española de Sociología: https://fes-sociologia.com/comite/Sociolog%C3%ADa-Jur%C3%ADdica-y-Criminolog%C3%ADa
Deviant Behaviour: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/udbh20
Eguzkilore (Instituto Vasco de Criminología. UPV-EHU): https://www.ehu.eus/eu/web/ivac/revista-eguzkilore
Revista Española de Investigación Criminológica (Sociedad Española de Investigación Criminológica): www.criminologia.net

Web addresses

BIBLIOTECA UPV/EHU: https://www.ehu.eus/es/web/biblioteka
BASES DE DATOS:
-DIALNET: http://dialnet.unirioja.es/
-ERIC: https://eric.ed.gov/
-INGUMA: https://www.inguma.eus/
-LATINDEX: https://www.latindex.org/latindex/inicio
-PROCUEST SOCIOLOGIA: http://search.proquest.com/socialsciences
-SCOPUS: http://www.scopus.com/home.url
-WEB OF SCIENCE: https://apps.webofknowledge.com
TESIS:
-TESEO: https://www.educacion.gob.es/teseo/irGestionarConsulta.do;jsessionid=8543ADC51D6F2237B804068EFDC4608D

ESTADÍSTICAS OFICIALES
-EUSTAT (CAPV): http://www.eustat.es
-INE (ESPAÑA): http://www.ine.es/
-EUROPA: http://europa.eu/index_es.htm

ASUNTOS SOCIALES:
- Estadísticas del Departamento de Empleo y Políticas Sociales de GOVA: https://www.euskadi.eus/web01-s2enple/es/contenidos/informacion/estadistica_oe_informacion/es_def/index.shtml
-SIIS: http://www.siis.net
OTROS:
-FUNDACIÓN CAIXA:
https://obrasociallacaixa.org/es/mantente-informado/publicaciones/estudios-sociales
-CINE
Sánchez Noriega, J. L. (2004). Diccionario temático de cine. Madrid: Cátedra.