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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SOC3056 | Sociology of Crime | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MİNE ÖZAŞÇILAR |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeeded in this course will be able to 1) Assess the concepts of "crime" and "criminology" 2)Analyse the relationship of criminology and sociology 3)Analyse how to measure crime and criminality 4) Demonstrate the patterns of crime 5) Analyse the explanations of Classical and Neoclassical Thought on crime and criminality 6) Assess the role of biological roots in criminal behavior 7) Assess the psychological and psychiatric foundations of criminal behavior 8)Assess the role of social development and social process in criminality 9)Assess the explanations of social conflict theories on criminality 10)Assess the types of personal crimes 11) Demonstrate the relationship of social policy and responding to criminal behavior 12)Assess the crime prevention in a sociological perspective |
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 | 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. |
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 Ek okumalar sağlanacaktır |
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 | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | |
9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |