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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: SOC3056
Ders İsmi: Sociology of Crime
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

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.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject 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 John Tierney(2005). Criminology, Theory and context, Longman, Pearson.
4) The measurement and patterning of criminal behavior? - Social patterns of criminal behavior 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
7) Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior – Is Criminal Behavior Determined Biologically? Schmalleger, Frank (2006). Criminology Today, An Integrative Introduction, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
7) Explaining Crime Classical and Neoclassical Thought 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
13) Criminal Behaviors Crime Against Persons 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.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: “Criminology Today: An integrative Introduction”, Frank Schmalleger, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2006.
“Criminology, A Sociological Understanding”, Steven Barkan, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2009.
“Criminology: Theory and Context”, John Tierney, Longman, 2006
References: Additional readings will be provided
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Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Presentation 1 % 20
Project 1 % 30
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 20
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 5 70
Presentations / Seminar 1 10 10
Midterms 2 4 8
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 132