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Crime and Context: the Origins of Crime and Violence
Cursusdoel
1) Explain the link between biosocial and psychological theories and violent criminal behavior
2) Describe the relationship between mental illness and crime
3) Elaborate on the psychopathic personality and the relationship between psychopathy and crime
4) Exhibit knowledge of theories explaining aggression and violence
5) Describe and elaborate upon different typologies, theories and precipitating factors related to different types of violent crime as well as the victim-offender relationship and the impact of the crime upon the victim
6) Exhibit an awareness of the treatment paradigms and programs aimed, domestic violence and sexual offenders
7) Present an academic article on a topic related to the assigned readings
8) Write a paper containing an extensive literature review and research design (including presumed findings based on the academic literature in the field)
Relationship between assessment and learning goals:
In this course, the final course grade is based on six elements: two written exams, two papers, presentation of an academic article, and active participation in class discussions.
- Written in-class exam 1: this tests your knowledge of, and various criminological, psychological and biological theories to explain violent behavior, as well as the link between mental illness, psychopathy and crime: material read and discussed in the first few weeks of the course (course goals 1 through 4).
- Written in-class exam 2: this tests your knowledge of, and ability to interpret the theories discussed in the first half of the semester and how these are applied to, and which other theories explain specific forms of violent crimes as well as treatment paradigms aimed at the offenders of these crimes (course goals 5 and 6).
- Paper 1: this exercise requires you, in pairs, to create a research design to measure a form of violence or treatment paradigm related to the material we are discussing in class. Students must integrate their understanding of research designs and methodology to propose a research topic (course goal 8 which must integrate material obtained through goals 1 through 6).
- Paper 2: this tests your knowledge and creativity in presenting ‘expected findings’ of the students’ research (course goal 8 which must integrate material obtained through goals 1 through 6).
- Presentation academic article (course goal 7)
- Class participation (relies upon the student mastering the material found in course goals 1 through 6)
Vakinhoudelijk
While extremely violent crimes are a rare occurrence, they frighten and captivate us. The chances of becoming the victim of a violent crime are small and vary depending on age, gender, social class, and relationship status. While some forms of violence such as domestic violence, football hooliganism, and pedophilia transcend these boundaries, crimes like gang violence tend to be more prevalent in certain groups within society.
This course examines psychological and biosocial theories of crime which help explain aggressive and violent behavior. The course searches for the origins of criminal behavior in biological, psychological, learning, and situational factors, and looks at the link between mental illness and crime. Next, the general theories of aggression and those related to specific forms of violent crimes are studied. The study of a particular crime covers the theories, precipitating factors, relationship between victim and offender, and impact upon the victim.
Criminologists, among others, study violent behavior in an attempt to identify biological triggers, risk factors, developmental patterns, or learned cues which may help handle the behavior. These markers and factors are examined, along with the treatment paradigms that have been designed to prevent, control, and treat perpetrators (and victims) of domestic and family violence and sexual offenses.
Students complete assigned readings for discussion in class where active student participation is required. There is a mid-term and a final exam. Students are required to write a paper which will be divided into two parts. The first part is literature review which is due after the midterm; the second part of the paper, due in week 13 comprises the research design. Additionally, students will be required to make an oral presentation on an academic article related to the topic scheduled for discussion.
Assignments are expected to be submitted on time. If a student is running late, he/she must contact the instructor prior to the deadline. A percentage will be deducted from the grade if the assignment is turned in late. Because active class participation is so important, students are expected to attend all classes. Absences will result in a lower class participation grade.
Werkvormen
Toetsing
participation
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
paper 1
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
paper 2
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
presentation
Verplicht | Weging 10% | ECTS 0,75
*midterm FEEDBACK*
Niet verplicht
mid-term exam
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
final exam
Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5
Ingangseisen en voorkennis
Ingangseisen
Er moet voldaan zijn aan minimaal één van de cursussen:
En er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursus:
Voorkennis
Er is geen informatie over ingangseisen bekend.
Voertalen
- Engels
Competenties
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Academisch schrijven
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Interdisciplinariteit
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Kritisch lezen
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Luisteren
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Onderzoeksvaardigheden
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Presenteren
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Samenwerken
Cursusmomenten
Gerelateerde studies
Tentamens
Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus
Verplicht materiaal
Materiaal | Omschrijving |
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BOEK | Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approal; Anne and Curt Bartol, Pearson Publishers; 2017; 11th edition ISBN number 9781292157719 |
Aanbevolen materiaal
Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend
Coördinator
dr. A.A. Aronowitz | A.A.Aronowitz@uu.nl |
Docenten
dr. A.A. Aronowitz | A.A.Aronowitz@uu.nl |
Inschrijving
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