CRM 4313 Crimes of the Powerful

3 units
Criminology
Faculty of Social Sciences
Critical examination of the concept 'crimes of the powerful'. Emphasis on the causes, its potential, costs, remedies and the various forms it takes. Use of case studies and theories to analyze institutional and/or systemic manifestations of crimes of the powerful, with particular attention to the abuse of power by states, corporations and private entities. Students conduct original research in the area.

Components:

Seminar

Requirements:

Reserved for students in the Joint Honours, Major or Honours programs in criminology having completed a minimum of 27 course units in criminology (CRM) and maintained a C.G.P.A. of at least 7.0.

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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