BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| PERFORMING ARTS | |||||
| 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 Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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
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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 |
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) | 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 |