Class Thematic Seminar II - Contexts and Expressions of Deviant Behavior and Violence

This course unit intends that the students acquire knowledge regarding the distinct contexts and expressions of deviant behavior (DB) and violence, from the analytical skills to the knowledge and application of explanatory theories and methodological tools to the identification of specificities and contexts of social intervention in this area.  

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1. Conceptual approach to deviant behavior and violence      1.1. Definitions, critical discussion and distinction between concepts      1.2. The biopsychosociology of deviant behavior and violence: transdisciplinary and explanatory complexity      1.3. Manifestation of deviant behavior and violence throughout life: Analysis of risk and protective factors at different ages 2.   Explanatory theories of deviant behavior and violence: biological, psychological and sociological 3.   Contexts and expressions of deviant behavior and violence(s)      3.1 Contexts of deviant behavior and violence(s): family, school, prison, workplace, community, street      3.2 Expressions of deviant behaviour and violence(ies): addictive behaviour; prostitution; social inequality, delinquency;  domestic violence; dating violence; violence in intimate relationships; violence towards the elderly; terrorism

The teaching model is based on theoretical-practical classes. These will have an expositive character and will demand the active participation of the students, who will be invited to engage in discussion tasks of the several themes included in the program, worked in groups and discussed in class. The course contents will be taught using a variety of methods, namely: oral presentation with support of audiovisual materials; interactive dialogue; practical activities in small groups in the classroom; feedback by peers and by the teacher; presentations by experts on the topics covered; self-study and analysis of recommended texts. The continuous assessment of the UC will focus on the elaboration of a final work (80%) - presentation and individual defense (10%) and written work (70%). Participation in the activities proposed in class is also considered for final assessment (20%). Students who do not pass the CA may take the exam in the appeal season.

Roberson, C., & Garrido, E. (2020). Deviant behavior. Routledge Vazsonyi, A.T., Flannery, D.J., & DeLisi, M. (2018). Violent behavior and aggression (2ª Ed). Cambridge University Press.