Several fields offer insights into the causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency and in this course we will utilize various theoretical perspectives and empirical sources to gain a better understanding of juvenile delinquency in contemporary society. Performance in the course will be evaluated by 3 exams including a comprehensive final, several homework assignments, and class participation. The comprehensive final will be based primarily on the last section of the course, but will also include questions from earlier sections.
All tests are multiple choice.
Some of the homework assignments can be done in small groups or pairs, others should be done individually. The tests and the papers will be given equal weight but the final will be worth two tests. Make-up tests will not be given without prior consultation with me or written proof of an emergency situation .