Violence in American Society

This course looks at the patterns and correlates of interpersonal and collective violence using the most contemporary research, theories, and cases. Today violence remains one of the most pressing issues facing not only American society, but throughout the world. The course looks at a variety of different, yet connected forms of violence which includes homicide, assault, rape, domestic violence, robberies, genocide, riots, lynching, and terrorism among others. While engaging in individual and cooperative projects, students will consider the theoretical causes and explanations of the deviant behavior of infamous criminals that have plagued our American society.