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Course Description

The course will survey the social, political and intellectual influences upon the leisure activities of Europeans and Americans in the period with special reference to institutions such as the prison, the asylum, the reformatory and the regulation of popular culture and leisure activities. Witchcraft and the witch-hunt will be discussed.

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the social, cultural, political, and economic forces which shaped the 18th and 19th century criminal justice system
  • Differentiate between types of crime and criminals in order to arrive at a fuller understanding of the scope of criminal activity and responses to criminality prior to the 20th century
  • Make the links between 18th and 19th century developments and the structure and aims of the modern criminal justice system
  • Develop case studies which combine historical analysis with the methods and approaches of other disciplines, including criminal studies and sociology
  • Analyze and assess a variety of mediums, from online databases through to academic text, documentary film, and imagery
  • Utilize existing knowledge and technical literacy to appreciate the sources and tools available to historians

Additional Requirements

Prerequisite(s): 7.50 credits including (HIST*1010 or SOC*1500)

Technical Requirements

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*Course details are subject to change.

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Section Title
Popular Culture and Punishment
Type
Online
Dates
January 05, 2026 to April 06, 2026
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $683.39 Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units) $815.35 Click here to get more information
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $3,787.68 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation $5.00 Optional
Open Learning Bursary $5.00 Optional
Available for Credit
0.5 units
Reading List / Textbook
You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller.

Section Notes

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