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. |
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
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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 |
1) |
They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). |
2 |
2) |
They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. |
2 |
3) |
They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. |
2 |
4) |
Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
1 |
5) |
They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. |
3 |
6) |
Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. |
3 |
7) |
They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. |
2 |
8) |
They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. |
3 |
9) |
They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. |
1 |
10) |
They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. |
1 |
11) |
By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. |
3 |
12) |
They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. |
2 |
13) |
Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. |
3 |
14) |
Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. |
2 |
15) |
They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. |
3 |