Global Criminology
criminology
Description
1. Review one (1) transnational crime. 2. Compare and contrast the two (2) countries for their definition of the crime, crime rate, and tools used to measure the crime. 3. Determine each country’s legal traditions and their major influences on crime definition, rate, and measurement. 4. Examine the extent to which crime statistics compiled in different countries can adequately be compared. Provide support for the response. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Describe the nature of globalization, and assess the aims and methods of comparative criminal justice and criminology. • Explain the nature and extent of various types of transnational crime. • Describe the principles of the four (4) major legal traditions and types of legal systems around the world. • Use technology and information resources to research comparative perspectives in criminal justice. • Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.
