N_KS Criminological Studies

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. JUDr. Markéta Brunová, PhD., LL.M. (lecturer)
Ing. Josef Kostolný, LL.M. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. JUDr. Markéta Brunová, PhD., LL.M.
Department of Law – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Tereza Švestáková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_KS/pBSMO: Thu 14:00–14:44 M25, Thu 14:45–15:30 M25, J. Kostolný
N_KS/pBSPH: Thu 8:45–9:29 S13, Thu 9:30–10:15 S13, except Thu 29. 10. ; and Thu 5. 11. 8:00–8:44 S13, Thu 12. 11. 8:00–8:44 S13, M. Brunová
N_KS/vBSPH: Fri 9. 10. 17:30–19:00 S24, 19:15–20:45 S24, Fri 6. 11. 17:30–19:00 S11, 19:15–20:45 S11, Fri 4. 12. 17:30–19:00 S11, 19:15–20:45 S11, M. Brunová
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
At the end of the course the student will be able to understand the basic problems of criminology. The aim is to acquaint students with the issues and concepts in the field of science that deals with crime, a crime as a mass social and legal phenomenon. In the process of teaching, ie within the designated time allotment, to give students the necessary theoretical knowledge in particular. This knowledge also some practical examples to demonstrate the possibilities of appropriate crime prevention. In particular, the teaching will focus attention on mastering the essential terms relating to the same basic criminological theories. Furthermore, the condition of the structure and dynamics of crime, crime forecasting and crime prevention.
Learning outcomes
Successful passing of the exam from the subject.
Syllabus
  • 1. The general interpretation of the foundations of the field of criminology. Concept and object relationship to the related sciences, other sciences to  , the practical importance of criminology. 2. Stage, structure and dynamics of crime, criminological research. 3. Environment and crime, predicting crime. 4. Socio-psychological processes and their impact on crime. 5. Criminological theory. 6. Personality of the offender. 7. Injury and victims of crime. 8. Relationship criminology and criminal law. 9. Criminal control. 10. Principles of restorative justice. Probation and Mediation Service. 11. Criminology and penology. 12. Crime prevention. Crime prevention as a science activity, classification, basic values ​​and principles.
Literature
    required literature
  • Bruna, E., Brunová, M.: Vybrané kapitoly z kriminologie I. Praha: VŠFS 2020.
  • Bruna, E.: Vybrané kapitoly z Kriminologie. 2. doplněné vydání. Praha: Eupress, 2014.
  • BRUNOVÁ, Markéta. Novodobý vývoj a stav vězeňství v České a Slovenské republice. 1. vyd. Praha: Leges, 2020. 223 s. Teoretik. ISBN 978-80-7502-408-4.
  • JELÍNEK, J. Trestní právo hmotné. 7. aktualizované vydání podle stavu k 1. 10. 2019. Praha: Leges 2019, ISBN 978-80-7502-380-3
    recommended literature
  • Zoubková, I.: Kriminologie: aktuální problémy. Praha: Policejní akademie ČR, 2013.
  • Svatoš, R.: Kriminologie. Plzeň: A. Čeněk, 2012.
Teaching methods
Lectures in full-time study; tutorials in part-time study; compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study, compulsory tutorial participation is 50% in part-time study.
Assessment methods
The course is completed with a credit. A specific written study with her presentations in teaching (50% points min) and 30 written test questions (50% points min) is required to award the credit.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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