MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SOC3056 Sociology of Crime Fall 3 0 3 5
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Basic information

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
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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.

Learning Outcomes

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

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process