Course Objectives: |
This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that focuses on the ways that crime is socially constructed, and in so doing, it challenges many of our assumptions about the criminal justice system. It focuses on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration, and it provides an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. At the end of the course students can explain how crime can be seen as a social construction and, analyze the history of policing and punishment in relation to sociological theory. During the course, Turkish cases will be mentioned in order to determine the comparison with western countries. |
Course Content: |
This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that focuses on the ways that crime is socially constructed, and in so doing, it challenges many of our assumptions about the criminal justice system. It focuses on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration, and it provides an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. At the end of the course studens can explain how crime can be seen as a social construction and, analyze the history of policing and punishment in relation to sociological theory. |
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Related Preparation |
1) |
What is Criminology? |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
2) |
Criminology and the Sociological Perspective |
Steven Barkan (2009). Criminology, A Sociological Understanding, ,Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
3) |
Measuring Crime and Criminality –
Official statistics and its usefulness
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John Tierney(2005). Criminology, Theory and context, Longman, Pearson. |
4) |
The measurement and patterning of criminal behavior? -
Social patterns of criminal behavior
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Steven Barkan (2009). Criminology, A Sociological Understanding, ,Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
5) |
Patterns of Crime - Major crimes |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
6) |
1st midterm |
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7) |
Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior –
Is Criminal Behavior Determined Biologically?
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Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
7) |
Explaining Crime
Classical and Neoclassical Thought
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Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
8) |
Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
9) |
Sociological Theories : Social Structure |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
10) |
Sociological Theories : Social Process and Social Development |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
11) |
Sociological Theories : Social Conflict |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall |
12) |
2nd Midterm |
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13) |
Criminal Behaviors
Crime Against Persons
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Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
14) |
Crime Against Property |
Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Nutrition and Dietetics field systematically for practice. |
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To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. |
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To assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.) |
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To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research. |
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To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. |
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To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
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To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. |
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To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. |
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To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. |
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To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. |
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To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition. |
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To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. |
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