Sociology of Deviance Course
This course examines how and why deviance arises among urban youth, links classic sociological theories to real-world cases, evaluates harm and ethics, and develops evidence-based interventions for humanities professionals engaged in community work. Students gain practical skills in theory application, case analysis, evidence review, ethical assessment, and intervention design to address urban deviance effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This Sociology of Deviance Course provides a concise, practice-oriented overview of deviant behaviour in urban settings. Participants explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying knowledge to selected cases. Learners develop abilities to collect and analyse evidence, evaluate harm and ethical issues, and create research-informed interventions and policy suggestions.
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Develop skills
- Apply core deviance theories like strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance cases covering actors, hotspots, timelines, and social reactions.
- Conduct rapid evidence reviews including data selection, source evaluation, and citation.
- Assess harms and ethics such as stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy side effects.
- Design practical interventions using prevention, urban design, and community strategies.
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