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Techniques of Modern Punishment – a Global History
Techniken des modernen Strafens – eine globale Geschichte
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:41
Abstract
The course deals with the essential role of techniques in the developments of modern penal regimes in a global perspective, from the 18th century to present. The discussion focusses on confinement, from the individual cell to electronic tagging. Techniques of death penalty, corporal punishment, or forced labour in their social contexts, however, are subject of presentation as well.
Objective
A) The students know central developments of modern punishment in their global entanglements. B) They are familiar with relevant penal techniques and their role in these developments. C) They are able to assess them in their social contexts.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , DR , BSC , MSC
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Techniken des modernen Strafens – eine globale Geschichte
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Additional Elective Courses (These Electives may be chosen from the start of the Bachelor Study Programme.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )