School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Law
Course Code HUK 134
Course Title in English Violence in All of Its Aspects
Course Title in Turkish Tüm Boyutlarıyla Şiddet
Language of Instruction TR
Type of Course Lecture
Level of Course Intermediate
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 2 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 58 hours per semester
Number of Credits 2 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge none
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions none
Overall Educational Objective To explain the definition and types of violence, to define the concepts of violence against women, violence against children, violence against the elderly, violence between peers, violence between siblings, suicide, to specify the practices in the field of diagnosis, treatment, judicial process, protection and rehabilitation in cases of violence.
Course Description 1.Definition and forms of violence 2. Violence against women 3. Violence against children 4.Violence against elderly 5.Violence among peers 6.Violence between siblings 7.Violence prevention studies
Course Description in Turkish 1.Şiddet tanımı ve tipleri 2.Kadına yönelik şiddet 3.Çocuğa yönelik şiddet 4.Yaşlıya yönelik şiddet 5.Akranlar arası şiddet 6.Kardeşler arası şiddet 7.Şiddet önleme çalışmaları

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) To define violence and its types
2) To list the causes of violence
3) To define violence against women, to explain the characteristics and stages of approach to these cases
4) To define violence against children, to explain its characteristics and the stages of approach to these cases
5) To define violence against the elderly, to explain the characteristics and stages of approach to these cases
6) To define peer on peer violence, to explain its characteristics and the stages of approach to these cases
7) To define sibling violence, to explain the characteristics and stages of approach to these cases
8) To list prevention activities in cases of violence
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT , January 2024
Course Coordinator MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. MEHMET OĞUZ POLAT

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Definition and types of violence
2) Violence against women
3) Violence against children
4) Violence against the elderly
5) Peer on peer violence
6) Violence between siblings
7) Violence prevention activities
8) Case analysis
9) Case analysis
10) Case analysis
10) Case analysis
11) Case analysis
12) Case analysis
13) Case analysis
14) Case analysis
Required/Recommended Readings1. Polat O. Şiddet. Seçkin Yayıncılık 2. Polat O. Kriminoloji ve Kriminalistik Üzerine Notlar 3. Polat O. Klinik Adli Tıp. Seçkin Yayıncılık 4. Polat O. Tüm Boyutlarıyla Çocuk İstismarı I-II, Seçkin Yayıncılık.
Teaching MethodsClass lectures, presentations, project works
Homework and Projects
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 40
Final Examination 1 % 60
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration polato@mef.edu.tr

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 2 42
Midterm(s) 1 4 1 5
Final Examination 1 10 1 11
Total Workload 58
Total Workload/25 2.3
ECTS 2