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Re: CriminologyYea its what I tried saying to them that its not tht bad, just been reported a lot more.(Original post by NDGAARONDI)
The knife and gun crime in London has probably always existed but it's just being reported more. Notting Hill should be safe for crimes like these. Put it this way, I'd rather be in London amid the media explosion of gun and knife crime than Shottingham. I've never been but I intend to go. I also intend in joining the druid parade in Westminster during May Day one of these years.
There's a relatively easy self-defence to guns and knives and that's acid. Anyone who points a gun at me gets acid in their face.
Ah well if i can drag some friends down, you may see me join in the parade of beautiful costumes! lol
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Re: Criminologyhi I'm glad there's an active thread for criminology I'm looking a bit into this subject as a possible degree course (perhaps a minor degree) but I hope anyone here can help me answer some of my questions, perhaps (there's actually a careers interview coming up for me) based on your learning experience.
what does this subject actually teach? does it examine why people commit crimes and how society responds to it, as well as explaining how a judicial system works? what 'crimes' will it cover... is it everything from pickpocketing to IT crimes to serial killers?
how is the course taught? plenty of lectures or with a lot of discussions and debates?
how much work are u expected to do...? I've heard u need to read quite a hefty lot of materials and do u always need to prepare before the lessons
and how is the course examined?
and any other thing which u would like to mention. If there's somebody taking criminology in Australia I would appreciate it very much because I am actually considering going to Australia for my uni studies. THanks! -
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Re: CriminologyFor postgraduates of criminology, which I don't think are any, but I'll post it anyway:
http://bscconference2008.hud.ac.uk/
These type of events I have been interested in since I wanted to study law, which is why I partly changed to criminology because there are more research opportunities. Shame the cost is a bit steep but as a one off, if I was a postgraduate, I'd gladly attend.
I hope there are similar opportunities like this for undergraduates to an extent. Not all of us want to read books and journals all of the time, or use our spare time to go to pointless societies or get drunk. -
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Re: CriminologyWell, official figures seem to state that the police are taking female drunknness more seriously. See here.(Original post by LouLou815)
Ahh, I actually agree with you on that one. I don't think it has increased by that much, it's just more publicised and more acceptable to report crimes commited by women. If women want to be treated equally, then that should include EVERYTHING!I generally agree with my mums view that there is not more crime now than there was a hundred or so years ago, there's just more ways of reporting it! -
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Re: CriminologyHmmmm, interesting - thanks for sharing.(Original post by Lady Narcissus)
Useful nugget of info. from one of the probation officers on my projects; she finds many known sex offenders with children at a well-known discount clothing retailer. I won't mention the name in case they sue the TSR or me. It begins with a P and has been on telly lately
What does everyone think to this non-sense announced yesterday on the news:
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Re: CriminologyHey everyone =]
I'm just curious to know what modules people have chosen to study for their degree for the next academic year? I only do 3 criminology modules because i'm a joint honour student, but i've chosen to study:
*Probation and Offender Management
*Understanding Youth Crime
*Penology and the Ethics of Punishment
Really looking forward to these modules
As for the article linked above, i think it's outrageous! I think all witnesses should have the right to anonymity. A lot of witnesses, especially those who are witnesses to more serious crimes often like to remain anonymity to avoid any repercussions that may occur following the trial. I think a lot of serious criminals who are a danger to the public could walk free if this comes about. -
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Re: CriminologyIm doing:
Semester 1:
The Criminal Justice Environment
Crime and Society
Social Research Methods II
Modernity and Sociology
Semester 2:
Policing,risk and social control
Youth and community justice
Disability and society
Social Research Methods III
As im doing joint criminology and sociology, i thought i would have an equal split for both disciplines, although the majority of them are compulsory, only 2 I had the choice of choosing.
And in regards to the article I linked - yes I agree welshprincess with what you've said - its absolutely barking mad how such thing could be put in place - its asking for big trouble if this is to go ahead. -
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Re: CriminologyOooooo SPSS - I had to fight with that thing earlier in the year to get my assignment in on time (still went in late though, but got a 2:1 on it(Original post by Lady Narcissus)
I was wondering if anyone had used SPSS or done much in terms of disseminating questionnaire results- if so it would be good to chat. ) lol
I'm not a wizard on it, but send your query and I will try and rack my brain on it. -
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Re: CriminologySPSS... *shudders at the thought*. I spent many an hour during research methods in 2nd year wondering what on earth I was doing and why my cross tabulation tables were wrong.... oh the memories!
And the best bit... I get to do it all again, in more detail, for my masters! Bring it on....
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Re: CriminologyWell I am just really worried about it because I am from a legal background (LL.B, B.C.L) and I am very poor with numbers to the extent that I got straight A's apart from maths at school. On my M.Phil at Cambridge next year I have to take 'research methods' and I am so worried that I won't understand it or be able to do it.
Its a bit of a cheek but if someone would be prepared to send to me a sample or something demonstrating what is expected of a student studying research methods I'd be grateful- I just don't know what to expect. If it looks like a struggle I can remove that element from my course to a large extent you see.
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Re: CriminologyI wouldn't worry too much about SPSS. It should be taught at a beginner-ish level to start with as some people won't have used it before, like yourself. SPSS isn't too difficult to use, its just that you have to make sure you input the right information, otherwise you could be sat there for hours trying to figure out what went wrong!
There are textbooks that you can get which really help in how to use SPSS, so it might be worth looking at the reading list for the module and seeing what they recommend.
The MPhil at Cambridge. I wish I had applied for it. It was just the cost of accommodation that stopped me from applying. Are you doing the MPhil in Criminology or the one in Criminological Research? -
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Re: CriminologyCriminological Research because it opens up more doors for PhD funding, otherwise, perhaps SPSS might not be so problematic.
Accommodation? Why that depends upon your college. I might be using private accommodation, but if I don't I opted for the cheapest category in my college which was £78 a week. That did not seem too bad.
