Marxist and post-Marxist Perspectives : Epistemology, Theory and criminological Studies
[CRIM2504]
[30h] 6 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Fabienne Brion, Marie-Sophie Devresse
Language: French
Level: Second
Aims
Main themes
- Methodological aspects : familiarization with different methods of producing and analyzing data used in Marxist criminological and penological analysis;
- Ethical aspects : raise awareness amongst students of ethical, epistemological issues pertaining to Marxist analysis. Assessment of the uses, purpose and effects of research conducted on the basis of this perspective.
- Application aspects : gain an in-depth knowledge of criminological literature written (or claimed to be written) from a Marxist perspective.
Content and teaching methods
Analysis of the recommended texts during seminars aims to highlight and deconstruct prejudices about criminology that can arise right at the start of the learning process. These texts are from the different disciplines that make up the field of criminology.
Teaching methods :
Students will be encouraged to play an active part throughout seminars in three different ways : discussion following presentations, discussions after reading literature on the subject and wrinting an essay.
Seminars will also provide the opportunity for debate on epistemological issues related to research conducted by the participating students.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)