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Classic and Contemporary Texts in Crime and Punishment
Last Updated Date:   28 June 2024


4 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
The course aims to provide an overview of the most important classic and contemporary texts that address the questions of criminalization and punishment. The course thus considers how theorists have understood the concept of “crime” and the justification of the state’s use of penal sanctions. The course combines engagement with the original texts together with secondary literature to help students to understand the context and content of the authors’ arguments.

Course Convenor: Visiting Prof Matt Matravers

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LL4518 / LL5518 / LL6518 / LLJ5518

Contact Hours: 9 sessions over 3 weeks: Three, 3hr weekly seminars

Workload: Intensive: Week 4 - 6: 2 - 20 Sep 2024 [Mon, Wed: 6.30 - 9.30pm; & Fri: 3pm - 6pm]

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation - 20% & Essay - 80% [Due: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 (9pm)]

Preclusions: LL4518V/LL5518V/LLJ5518V/LL6518V Classic and Contemporary Texts in Crime and Punishment

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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