OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Victimology: Theoretical Perspectives |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1412 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-VIC0001 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
Acceptance in the Victimology program |
| Course Description |
The majority of Canadians experience criminal victimization at some point in their lifetime. The meaning of the term victim is explored through theoretical perspectives and case studies. Students conduct critical analysis and learn research methods in the field of victimology. Students are introduced to victim classifications, community victimization, the link between victimization and offending and violence prevention strategies. Special attention is also given to the examination of the development of victims' rights at the regional, national and international level. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 15%, Research Assignment 25%, Case Study 25%, Journal 35% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
60 |
| Mandatory Chats |
Yes |
| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbooks from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Victimology: A Canadian Perspective |
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| Author |
Jo-Anne Wemmers |
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| Publisher |
University of Toronto Press |
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| ISBN |
9781442634831 |
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