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SOC 326Punishment and Society

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Sociology
Cross-listed
LS 326

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A critical criminological and sociological examination of theories and practices of punishment. This course will examine transformations in penal theory, penal management, and penal institutions and their social and policy implications.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
    • SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00137760 / 15MW 14:30–15:50
LEC 701144921 / 9999Online or by arrangement

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  • This is easily one of the best courses I've taken during my undergrad. I find theories surrounding crime and punishment incredibly interesting, so my opinion is likely a bit biased, but this course should be a requirement for all SOC and LS students. Even though I took this course online and asynchronously, Prof. Turnbull included a lot of interesting readings and content that made me want to learn each week. Her passion for this particular area shows in her treatment of the course. I'm sure its even better if you get to take it in person!

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