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 SOCI (single or combined) and CRIM majors, CRAS, SOCI and CRIM minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or 2.0 SOCI credits above SOCI 1P90 and SOCI 1P91 (1F90). Prerequisite(s): One of SOCI 2P33, SOCI 2P61, SOCI 2P62 Cross-Listing(s): CRIM 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.