Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in criminology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...) (Faculté de Droit, de Sciences politique et de Criminologie) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is divided in 3 parts : The first part starts with a description of the concept of juvenile delinquency, the evolution and the measure of this phenomenon, especially in Belgium. We then describe criminological theories related to juvenile delinquency, the factors associated and their methodological issues. Finally, we present specific situations related to juvenile delinquency. The second part discuss interventions in juvenile delinquency, including contents, evaluation and presentations of succesful interventions. The last part concerns the worskshops and the development of an expertise about some criminological theories and their application in specific situations related to juvenile delinquency.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Acquire a good knowledge of theoritical concepts related to juvenile delinquency (general and specific issues) and components of intervention
- Apply these knowledges and develop a critical thinking
- Enhance mutual learning and collaboration in group workshops
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Recommended course in preparation of this course: Droit de la jeunesse (juvenile justice)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, group workshops, presentations and evaluations (instructions given to the first course).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
- Face to face
- Class discussions based on theoritical concepts
- Group workshops (ecampus)
Recommended or required readings
Are made available to the students (by ecampus):
- The powerpoint presentations used during the course
- The literature used as support for the course and the scientific articles for workshops
Assessment methods and criteria
First session: written exam (3/4) and group workshops (1/4) (details at the first course) Second session: oral exam only.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Necessity to be present at the first course to clearly understand the teacher's expectations about group workshops (implication and evaluation).
Contacts
- Professor: Cécile Mathys Bâtiment B33, local 1/46 Email: cecile.mathys@uliege.be Tél: 04/366 22 66
- Assistant: Sarah Claes Bâtiment B33, local 1/48 Email: sarah.claes@uliege.be Tél: 04/366 31 42
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Power point with audio comments on eCampus. Articles recommanded for each course (see email and information sent by the professor).
Assessment subjects
9 chapters, either in face to face (the first 5 chapters), either in online version (the following 4).
Assessment methods
Online written exam by eCampus including open questions.
Contacts
Contact the professor during the online written exam: 04/366 22 66
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Similar to the first session but the point for the examen will be only based on the written exam.
Assessment methods
Virtual written exam. The sending of the questions will be done by email.
Contacts
Mme Claes will be available by email or by phone: 04/366 31 42.
Items online
Notes et supports de cours disponibles sur ecampus
Les notes de cours ainsi que les différents supports utilisés (articles scientifiques, rapports, vidéo, etc.) se trouvent sur la plateforme ecampus associée au cours.