PSYCHOLOGY
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
SOC4053	Victimology	Spring	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
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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.