2011/12 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
SLSP2131 Welfare and Crime: Continuity, Conflict and Change
20 creditsClass Size: 75
Module manager: Simon Prideaux
Email: S.J.Prideaux@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2011/12
Module replaces
SLSP2130 New Labour, Crime and WelfareThis module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module will develop students' understanding of the links between the social policies of New Labour, inequality and crime. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their skills of critical analysis in relation to this topical and constantly changing policy area.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- understand the formative influences upon and the central objectives of the New Labour governments in respect of welfare reform and in relation to crime and criminal justice;
- review and assess the assumptions that underpin those policies in respect of the family, work and care;
- review and assess differing interpretations of the success and effects of those policies;
- review and assess conflicting interpretations of the nature of deviance, crime, dependency, poverty and social exclusion.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of New Labour welfare and crime policies. Knowledge of New Labour's intellectual influences
- Knowledge of critiques of New Labour's welfare and crime policies.
Skills outcomes
Written skills, presentational skills, skills in critical evaluation and analysis.
Syllabus
1. The Intellectual Influences Upon New Labour
2. Applying New Communitarianism and Moral Suasion to Combat Crime
3. A 'Third Way' for Welfare Reform?
4. A 'Third Way' to Tackle Crime?
5. The 'Active Citizen' and Paid Employment
6. An End to Child Poverty?
7. Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage?
8. Welfare and Behaviour: the 'Respect' Agenda
9. Combining Self-Policing with Community Patrols
10. ASBOs, Zero Tolerance and Managing 'Risk' to Deflect Crime
11. Revision.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 179.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- 40 hours preparing for lectures- 60 hours preparing for tutorials
- 60 hours preparing for essays and exams
- 19 hours on independent research for presentations.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance at Tutorials- Participation in tutorials
- Assessed Essay.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2,500 word essay | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Exam with advance information on questions | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 29/03/2013
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