Admission requirements
Only students of the MSc Crisis and Security Management, enrolled in the specialisation ‘Governance of Violence’ can take this course.
Those who are not familiar with basic quantitative skills are advised to read up on some basic concepts before the start of the course – the syllabus will point you towards some resources.
Description
In this course, we will look at relational proximity between victims and offenders of violence. Specifically, we will focus on the nature, extent, and aftermath of intimate partner, domestic and other interpersonal violence in national and global contexts as well as the implications and governance strategies for practice and policy. We will look at relational proximity through an interdisciplinary lens where different perspectives in theory from psychology, anthropology, public health, and criminology, research and practice are brought together to understand this complex phenomenon. We will consider risk factors for being a victim or offender of violence, norms and institutions that promote or discourage violence in relational settings, patterns of violence within relationships, and intergenerational and cultural transmission of violence.
Alongside the content-focused lectures, the course will also include some lectures and activities focused on developing core research skills. The core skill developed in this course is Data Analysis. You will work with quantitative data and apply statistical analyses to the data you gather. Those who are not familiar with basic quantitative skills are advised to read up on some basic concepts before the start of the course – the syllabus will point you towards some resources.
Course objectives
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the body of literature/ state of the art of studies in the field of governance of violence.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the societal, political and administrative dynamics of violence, particularly at the micro-level.
- Identify and apply relevant theoretical or analytical frameworks and methodologies to analyse real-life crisis and security related problems and cases in a conceptually and methodological rigorous manner.
- Draw conclusions, make judgments and provide solutions to real-life problems or societal issues based on empirical data and on sound and balanced argumentation, considering the specific context of the practice/case at hand, with a special emphasis on the validity and reliability of data in the specific context of crisis and security research.
- Provide strategic analysis and advice to decision-makers.
- Self-evaluate and reflect after interactive in-class work and individual assignments.
Timetable
On the right side of programme front page of the E-guide you will find links to the website and timetables, uSis and Brightspace.
Mode of instruction
This course will be taught through interactive lectures and guest lectures (2 sessions a week). In the lectures, students will learn the key principles of research, and the relevant concepts and methodologies.
Attendance is mandatory. Students are only allowed to miss more than one lecture if there are special, demonstrable personal circumstances. The Board of Examiners, in consultation with the study advisors, will decide on such an exceptional exemption of mandatory attendance
Total study load: 280h
contact hours: 42h (sessions) ·
self-study (reading, preparing lectures, assignments, etc.): 238h
In this 10 ects course, we will focus on the research skill assignment that is going to be part of your portfolio. Specific information on the portfolio assignment and the intended learning outcomes that are being acquired will be published in the syllabus of this course.
Assessment method
The learning goals associated with this course (see above) will be assessed through 3 summative assessments and 1 formative assessment.
Individual assignment 1
10% of final grade
Resit not possible
Grade must be compensated in case of a fail (grade < 5.50)
Group assignment
30% of final grade
Resit not possible
Grade must be compensated in case of a fail (grade < 5.50)
Individual assignment 2
60% of final grade
Resit is possible
Resit takes the same form
Grade must be 5.50 or higher to pass the course
*Additional, formative (non-graded) assignments are mandatory.
The calculated overall course grade must be at least 5.50 in order to pass the course. If the calculated overall course grade is lower than 5.50, students are also permitted to resit the 60% individual assignment.
In the case of written assessment methods, the examiner can always initiate a follow-up conversation with the student to establish whether the learning objectives have been met.
Transitional arrangement
Passed partial grades of the course Proximity of Violence obtained in year 2023-2024 remain valid during year 2024-2025.
Please be aware that passed partial grades obtained in academic year 2024-2025 are no longer valid during academic year 2025-2026.
Reading list
A selection of books and articles, podcasts and documentaries will be announced on Brightspace.
Registration
Register yourself via MyStudymap for each course, workgroup and exam (not all courses have workgroups and/or exams).
Do so on time, before the start of the course; some courses and workgroups have limited spaces. You can view your personal schedule in MyTimetable after logging in.
Registration for this course is possible from Wednesday 13 December 13.00h
Leiden University uses Brightspace as its online learning management system. After enrolment for the course in MyStudymap you will be automatically enrolled in the Brightspace environment of this course.
More information on registration via MyStudymap can be found on this page.
Contact
Contact us at: csm@fgga.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
The corresponding Brightspace course will become available one week prior to the first seminar.