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SOCI 358 001 (CRN: 12782)
CRIME, PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY
Long Title: CRIME, PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Padmanabhan, Kavya
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 25
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 3:49PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: A multi-faceted exploration of crime. We explore how crime is socially defined, perceived and portrayed. Next we analyze empirical patterns and theories of crime. Lastly, we examine societal responses, focusing on policing and punishment. Material will encompass both classical/foundational and contemporary scholarship, and a mix of empirical and theoretical work.