Critical Gang Studies

Undergraduate

Street gangs and gang violence in North America. Topics may include theories of gang formation, the social construction of gang problems, the cultural diffusion of gang activities, gang typologies and subculture, and policing gang violence. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to CRIM, SOCI (single or combined) majors, CRIM, CRAS and SOCI minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or 2.0 CRIM credits above CRIM 1P90 and CRIM 1P91 (1F90). Prerequisite(s): One of CRIM 2P33, CRIM 2P61, CRIM 2P62 Cross-Listing(s): SOCI 3P68 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.