Master of Arts in Social and Cultural Studies with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS538

Course Name:

Crime, Deviance and Violence

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to examine crime from a sociological perspective and to touch on issues such as deviance and deviant behavior in modern societies.

Course Content:

Within the scope of this course, classical and contemporary crime theories; the nature and causes of his guilt; analysis of the relationship between industrialization, urbanization, social and cultural change and crime; new criminology movements (Feminist, Marxist and Radical Criminology; new types of crimes (Computer crimes, etc.); crime and criminality in Turkey, the relationship between crime and justice system, approaches to preventing crime and social deviance and deviant behavior.)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describes crime as a social phenomenon and explains types of crime.
2) Evaluates crime from a historical perspective and explains the circumstances that led to the crime.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Evaluate the theories about crime in the context of sociology.
Field Specific Competence
1) Associate crime with social institutions.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	INTRODUCTION: DEFINITION OF CRIME SOCIOLOGY	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
2)	DEFINITION OF DEFERENCE AND SOCIAL DEFERENCE	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
3)	CLASSIC THEORIES OF CRIME	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
4)	MODERN THEORIES OF CRIME	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
5)	THE REASONS AND NATURE OF GUILT	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
6)	RELATIONSHIP OF MODERNIZATION AND CRIME	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
7)	Midterm	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
8)	DESIGN AND SOCIETY	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
9)	THE REASONS OF DEFECTIVE BEHAVIORS IN SOCIETY	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
10)	SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND Stigma	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
11)	NEW CURRENTS OF CRIMINOLOGY	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
12)	NEW TYPES OF CRIMES	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
13)	CRIME-JUSTICE RELATIONSHIP	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
14)	Crime and Guilt in Turkey	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları
References:	Joiya, Salman Azam (2020) '' Social and Demographic Determinants of Crime'' Akis Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.
2) Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.
3) Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.
4) Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.
5) Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.
6) Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.
7) Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.
8) Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.
9) Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.
10) Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.
11) Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learn which concepts and theories in sociology are used in production of knowledge and how the knowledge produced is grounded in social reality.	4
2)	Learn which sociological approaches and methods of analysis are used in which sociological fields and areas of specialization, and present and publish the original findings from these analyses, both individually and in teams, in accordance with academic principles.	3
3)	Discuss critically cause and effect relationships used in sociological perspectives; thereby formulate visions, aims and targets by identifying gaps in the existing knowledge in their areas of interest.	4
4)	Analyze and determine the formation, the structure and future development of such institutions as family, state, education and religion critically and scientifically; and develop policy proposals for implementation.	4
5)	Gain lifelong learning skills and competencies, use them in everyday life situations and professional contexts, and thereby develop, implement and manage projects, with socially responsible approaches.	3
6)	Combine sociology with other social sciences such as psychology, philosophy and anthropology, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and thereby develop new conceptualizations and interpretations.	4
7)	Learn to conduct sociological research by using both qualitative and quantitative methods, select the subject, develop a research question, formulate a theoretical framework with variables and hypotheses, prepare questionnaires, collect and analyze data from a sample, write a research report, and disseminate the findings in professional fields of interest within a social, cultural, and ethical framework.	3
8)	Acquire skills and competencies for taking initiative in evaluating and changing norms while implementing decisions in social problem areas.	4
9)	Pursue national and international publications and innovations and thereby find solutions to problems using qualitative and quantitative data and publish and disseminate best practices.	4
10)	Know, contribute to, and participate in current sociological debates, and be ready to go ahead with a third cycle program.	4
11)	Have unbiased attitudes towards the universality of social rights and social justice, value high standards of quality, respect cultural values, promote environmental protection, health and work safety at work, and be open to change.	4

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	70
Final	1	70
Total Workload		182