CM2S031 - Penology: Prisons, Punishment and Offender Management 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CM2S031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Penology: Prisons, Punishment and Offender Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Robert Jones | ||
| Module Team: | Stuart Webb, Sophie Chambers | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100662 - probation/after-care | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
• To introduce students to some of the general themes surrounding the historical development and use of imprisonment.
• To document the use of imprisonment within a socio-political context.
• To contextualise some of the key issues and problems surrounding the use of imprisonment.
• To introduce students to the current climate of change surrounding sentencing, imprisonment, and the management and throughcare of offenders.
Content Summary
This module provides a theoretical understanding of the use of imprisonment in England and Wales. From ‘the birth of the modern prison’ to its contemporary use, the module will reflect upon some of the key issues and debates surrounding the use of imprisonment. This will include a discussion of some of the key ideas underpinning the various ‘aims’ of imprisonment which have been used to explain imprisonment and justify its continuing use. Thus, the module examines theories of punishment and the rise of the prison system in the political, sociological, and historic contexts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries before moving on to critique the realities of the prison system in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Alongside existing theories on the use of imprisonment, the module will also consider some of the practical issues surrounding imprisonment in England and Wales. This will include exploring some of the key issues surrounding ‘prisoner resettlement’. To help support the module’s discussion of imprisonment in England and Wales, attention will also be drawn to debates and developments taking place within other jurisdictions. This will include reflecting upon penal developments taking place within other European countries as well as the United States. Finally, the module will also place into context recent changes made to offender management in England and Wales. This will include the development of ‘super’ prisons and role of the probation service and its various transformations in the context of the current climate of change surrounding the management and throughcare of offenders.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Seminar | 22 |
| Independent Study | 24 |
| Directed Study | 132 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the philosophical and sociological theories of punishments and their different approaches to crime and punishment. |
| LO2 | Develop a clear understanding of the issues surrounding prisoner resettlement and the question of whether prison ‘works’ |
| LO3 | Illustrate a sound awareness of current and/or proposed changes to the CJS and their implications for the penal system and the management of offenders. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Assessment (CW) | Presentation (CW) 1 | Short group presentation on key issues and themes covered throughout the module. | 30 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Demonstrating a sound understanding of one of the key themes raised in the module | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Presentation (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |