Law

This weeks materials social learning theories and subcultural theories. Learning theories are one of the major blocks in criminological theory and the first group of theories that provides both micro and macro explanations for criminal and deviant behavior. To change things up a little this week, I would like everyone to think about a piece of media (TV show, movie, book, etc.) and find an episode/theme/clip/chapter/excerpt that you think exemplifies one of the learning theories we discussed this week. Try to find a short clip of the media you choose and link it with your discussion post. C Comment- Share what struck you the most from the core reading assignment. What caught your attention or challenged your thinking? Why did it stand out? What information was new to you? R Remark on a Quote- Pick a meaningful quote from the core reading assignment. Be sure to properly cite the author and page number so other students can engage with it as well Explain why this line or idea is important, why it stood out to you etc. I Identify Unclear Ideas- Point out something that was confusing or unclear. Where did you get stuck? What would you like explained further? S State Your Stance- Identify a point you strongly agree or disagree with. Share your perspective and explain why. Support it with reasoning or examples. P Pose a Question- End your post by asking a thoughtful question that will engage others in our in-class discussion Invite your classmates to think deeper or connect ideas. Questions can be clarifying or exploratory. If context is needed for your question, please include it, and bold your question. R Reply- Read a classmates post and respond meaningfully. Answer their question, expand on their idea, or offer a different perspective. Always keep replies respectful and constructive. Aim for about 7-10 sentences, or a small paragraph Please read the following: CT – Part 3 – Learning to be a Criminal, pp. 79-88 CT – A Theory of Differential Association, pp. 89-92 CT – The Code of the Street, pp. 115-126 Cullen, F. T., Agnew, R., & Wilcox, P. (2022). Criminological theory: Past to present: Essential readings(7th ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.