this must be 10 to 15 minutes long. Theories of Crime Causation Assessment Criteria Covered: 1.1 Evaluate issues of morality and moral responsibility 2.1 Discuss psychological theories of crime causation. 2.2 Discuss sociological theories of crime causation. 3.1 Evaluate theories of aggression and violence. 3.2 Explain typologies, stereotyping and myths relating to violent crime. Assignment Brief: You are to record your own true crime podcast episode covering the above AC on theories of crime causation. You can record this on your phone or laptop and upload this to Microsoft Teams by the due date alongside a bibliography and script. The episode should last somewhere between 10-15 minutes. 1. Briefly introduce your podcast and the episode. You should make the listener aware of what topics you will be covering in your episode. Your episode will be exploring theories of crime causation, specifically violent and aggressive crime. 2. Explain typologies, stereotyping and myths relating to violent crime (AC 3.2). This part of your episode should introduce the topic of violent crime by explaining two typologies of violent crime and stereotypes and myths relating to violent crime. For example, you may wish to discuss gender stereotypes in relation to violent crime and whether these are supported by empirical evidence or a myth. 3. Discuss psychological theories of crime causation (AC 2.1). You should discuss two psychological theories which explain criminal behaviour. For example, you may wish to discuss social learning theory and personality theory. 4. Discuss sociological theories of crime causation (AC 2.2). You should discuss two sociological theories of crime causation. You could choose to discuss two theories discussed in the already delivered unit ‘Origins of Access to HE Diploma Assignment Brief REF: Access AB Access Assignment Brief.v3 Page 2 of 2 REF: Access AB For Learners For Tutor/Assessor Criminology’, these being conflict theory and consensus theory. However, feel free to challenge yourself and discuss new theories, such as labelling theory. 5. Evaluate theories of aggression and violence (AC 3.1). You should evaluate two theories of aggression and violence by considering the strengths and limitations of the theory as an explanation of aggressive/violent crime. For example, you could evaluate social learning theory and/or brain structure. 6. Evaluate issues of morality and moral responsibility (AC 1.1). In this part of your episode, you should consider concepts of morality and moral responsibility and evaluate issues surrounding this. For example, you may wish to evaluate morality and moral responsibility based on the concept of mens rea and how this effects moral responsibility in a criminal case. 7. Conclusion – conclude the episode by recapping the episodes main points. Consider whether any theory discussed explains criminal behaviour more accurately than others. The student, student’s work or performance consistently demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge appropriately in a given context showing breadth OR depth of knowledge in responding to the demands of the unit, with an excellent understanding and use of theories and perspectives. Learner guidance: To achieve a distinction, you should discuss comprehensively theories and perspectives relating to the assessment criteria. This should include two psychological theories of crime causation and two sociological theories of crime causation. In doing so, your knowledge of the theory itself as well as the perspective should be evident. You should also evidence your knowledge on the theories and perspectives appropriately and comprehensively when evaluating theories of aggression and violence. The student, student’s work or performance consistently demonstrates an ability in selecting and using skills as required by the unit, with excellent levels of reasoning and interpretation. Learner guidance: For a distinction, where evaluation is required, your ability to critically consider the content base is clear and evident. To do so, you should interpret the unit content critically, showing excellent levels of reasoning. This includes your evaluation on aggression and violence as well as your evaluation on issues of morality and moral responsibility. The student, student’s work or performance demonstrates excellent communication and/or presentation skills evidenced by the use and/or selection of paralanguage and structure. The student, student’s work or performance demonstrates autonomy and/or independence evidenced by an excellent ability to manage time and conduct independent research. Learner guidance: To achieve a distinction, you should demonstrate your time management skills by ensuring your podcast episode lays within the 10-15 min window. You should also demonstrate thorough independent research skills through the use of your bibliography and verbal presentation.