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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 |
| SOC4053 | Victimology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 focuses on the contemporary developments in the field of victimology, its conceptual boundaries, its basic concepts and literature, its subfields and role as a field of study within criminology and criminal justice. The historical and emerging roles of victimology as a field of study are examined and discussed in depth. This course also deals with analysis of contemporary programs and trends in the criminal justice system's response to victims especially in Turkey. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeeded the course will able to 1)Demonstrate the concepts of "victim" and "victimology" 2)Formulate the relationship of victimology and sociology 3)Evaluate how to measure crime and its effects 4)Demonstrate the history of victimology 5)Understand the Turkish criminal justice system and victims 6)Learn the consequences of victimization 7)Learn how to empower victims 8)Explain the controversies surrounding topic of female victims 9)Understand the dynamics involved in child physical and sexual abuse 10) Understand the special types of victims 11 )Understand the dynamics of victimization in the organizational context 12)Understand the international aspects of victimology |
| This course will examine the development of victimology, and especially the developing role of victims in the criminal justice procedure in Turkey. In going beyond, the dynamics of victimization in different contexts will be discussed by highlighting how to empower victims. Topics include also : the impact of crime, the international aspects of victimology, the consequences of victimization. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Victimology | Reading Syllabus |
| 2) | History of Victimology • The Development of Laws • Social Forces • Victimology Theories • The Rise of the Victims’ Rights Movement | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, , Pearson. Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt (2003). Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles”, Prentice Hall. |
| 3) | Measuring Crime and Its Effects • Official Reports • Other reports | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, , Pearson. |
| 4) | The Criminal Justice System and Victims Criminal Procedure Law and Victims | Victims and Victimisation a Reader, edited by Brian Williams and Hannah Goodman Chong, McGrawHill, 2009 Task: Home assignment submission of project proposal |
| 5) | Turkish Criminal Justice System and Victims | |
| 6) | The Consequences of Victimization • Physical Consequences • Mental Consequences • Financial Consequences | Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt (2003). Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles”, Prentice Hall. |
| 7) | Empowering victims • Media • Legislation • Public speaking Fundraising | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, , Pearson. |
| 8) | Special types of victims • Spouses as victims • Child victims • Homicide victims • Females as victims | Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt (2003). Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles”, Prentice Hall. |
| 9) | PROJECT RESENTATIONS | |
| 10) | Special types of victims • Elder victims • Hate crimes • Special victim populations | Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt (2003). Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles”, Prentice Hall. |
| 11) | Victims of serial killers Perceived risks of date rape Midterm Exam | Victims and Victimisation a Reader, edited by Brian Williams and Hannah Goodman Chong, McGrawHill, 2009 |
| 12) | Victims in organizational Contexts • Victims of school violence • Victims of campus violence | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, , Pearson |
| 13) | Victims in organizational Contexts • Workplace violence • Victims of victimless crimes | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, Pearson |
| 14) | Victims’ rights International Aspects of Victimology • History and leaders in the field • Crime victim surveys • Globalization of crime and victims • The united nations • The international criminal court • International victimization War, natural disasters, and other | Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon (2007). Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, , Pearson. Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt (2003). Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles”, Prentice Hall. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Victimology : Legal, Psychological, and Social Perspectives”, Harvey Wallece, Allyn and Bacon, Pearson, 2007 Victimology : A study of crime victims and their roles Judith M. Sgarzi and Jack McDevitt, Prentice Hall, 2003. Victims and Victimisation a Reader edited by Brian Williams and Hannah Goodman Chong, McGrawHill, 2009 |
| References: | Additional readings will be provided. Ek okumalar sağlanacaktır. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Midterms | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 124 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |