Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The course explores family violence with primary emphasis on the problems of child abuse and intimate partner abuse.
Analysis of each of these areas of family violence focuses specifically on the epidemiology of the problem, characteristics of the families, etiological theories, and treatment approaches.
Course Content:
This class will focus on the causes and impact of family violence, as well as strategies for its prevention, for treatment of those who have been abused, and for intervention strategies for abusers.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case Study/Role Playing, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
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Describe and analyze major theoretical perspectives and overarching themes of psychology and family systems and their historical development.
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1,2,9,10,12,15,16 | 1,2 | A, B |
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Locate, accurately summarize, and evaluate bodies of scientific literature in psychology specifically relating to family interactions and/or abuse on micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
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1,2,3,9,11,15,16 | 1,2 | A,B |
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Demonstrate how psychological principles can explain social issues and inform public policy, specifically for those related to policies on domestic violence or child abuse in families and societies.
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2,3,4,8,9,11, 12,13,14,15,16 | 1,2,5 | A,B |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Research Methodology, Assessment, and Theories |
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| 2 | Child Neglect and Psychological Maltreatment | |
| 3 | Child Physical Abuse | |
| 4 | Child Sexual Abuse | |
| 5 | Abused and Abusive Adolescents | |
| 6 | Midterm Exam | |
| 7 | Dating Aggression, Sexual Assault, and Stalking | |
| 8 | Abused Heterosexual Partners, Primarily Women | |
| 9 | Abusive Heterosexual Partners, Primarily Men | |
| 10 | Abused and Abusive Partners in Understudied Populations | |
| 11 | Adult Intimate Partner Violence: Practice, Policy, and Prevention | |
| 12 | Abuse of Elderly and Disabled Persons | |
| 13 | Cultural differences in the definition and perception of abuse and neglect. | |
| 14 | Review | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook |
Barnett, O., Miller-Perrin, C. L., & Perrin, R. D. (2011).
Family Violence Across the Lifespan, 3rd Ed. SAGE. |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Assignments | |
| Exams | |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 66.6 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 33.3 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. | X | |||||
| 3 | Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. | X | |||||
| 4 | Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. | X | |||||
| 5 | Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. | X | |||||
| 6 | Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. | X | |||||
| 7 | Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. | X | |||||
| 8 | Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. | X | |||||
| 9 | Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. | X | |||||
| 10 | Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. | X | |||||
| 11 | Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. | X | |||||
| 12 | Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. | X | |||||
| 13 | Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. | X | |||||
| 14 | Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. | X | |||||
| 15 | Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. | X | |||||
| 16 | Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. | X | |||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Mid-Term | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Work Load | 166 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6,64 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 | ||