RSOS2804 – Policing, “zero-tolerance” and human rights
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
Starting from James Q. Wilson’s and George L. Kelling’s article ”Broken Windows” (1982), the course takes the students through various theoretical, empirical and normative aspects of “Broken Windows” or “zero-tolerance” policing.
Learning outcome
At the end of the course, the students will have up-date knowledge on the following topics:
- Is the “Broken Windows” theory true?
- Is reduced crime in U.S. cities explained by the fact that police organisations have adopted “zero-tolerance” policing methods?
- Does the New York model and other “Broken Windows”-based schemes violate the basic rights of citizens?
- How should “Broken Windows” or “zero-tolerance” policing be situated in a wider social and political context?
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.Teaching
Seminars
Examination
Type-written essay (max 10 pages) on a topic of your own choice (yet approved by course teacher). Grading: A - F.
Resit an examination
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.