ATB753 - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ATB753 3rd Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Özgün BENER Prof PhD 
Course objectiveDefinition of domestic violence against women, types, factors that contribute to domestic violence, family dynamics and effects of domestic violence and understand the importance of this information, discussion, literature review, project development skills. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course students gain control of the literature on domestic violence against women,
  2. Know about the scope and size of the problem,
  3. Discuss the causes and consequences of domestic violence against women,
  4. Evaluates and interprets the current studies related to the subject.
  5. Using the concepts and theories related to the subject of conduct theoretical study and research.
Course ContentInvestigate of literature about domestic violence against women,
Scope of problem and magnitude,
Causes and conseqences of domestic violence against women,
Research about domestic violence against women,
Giving project,
Presentation of project.
 
References1. DeKeseredy, Walter S. (2011). Violence Against Women: Myths, Facts, Controversies. University of Toronto Press.
2. Ellsberg, M., Heise, L. (2005). Researching Violence Against Women Apractical Guide For Researchers and Activists.washington DC, United States: WHO, PATH.
3. UNICEF. (2000).Domestic Violence Against Women and Girls.Innocenti Research Center, Florence, Italy.
4. Related article and books
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Literature survey
Week 2The general situation of domestic violence against women
Week 3The scope and magnitude of the problem of domestic violence against women
Week 4Types of domestic violence against women
Week 5Causes and consequences of domestic violence against women,
Week 6Causes and consequences of domestic violence against women,
Week 7Denial of fundamental rights, human development goals undermind
Week 8Midterm
Week 9Calculating the socio-economic costs of domestic violence against women,
Week 10Dispositions to be taken about domestic violence against women
Week 11The duties the family,local community civil society
Week 12The duties the family,local community civil society
Week 13Obligations of the state in combating violence against women
Week 14Project presentation
Week 15Preparation to final
Week 16Final

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project330
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)1110110
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project24080
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)13030
Final Exam (Study duration) 13838
Total Workload29121300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has the expert knowledge that brings innovation to the field based on master's degree qualifications   X 
2. Knows the interdisciplinary interaction and basic concepts related to the field    X
3. Explains the causes and consequences of social and economic transformations   X 
4. Achieves original results using expert knowledge in research planning and implementation in the field and related disciplines   X 
5. Has the ability to conduct research by applying advanced methods and techniques and to use knowledge systematically in the field and related disciplines   X 
6. Can prepare academic works and present them at academic meetings   X 
7. Has the ability to carry out original research on a method and application that brings innovation to the field or on applying a known method and application to a different field  X  
8. Publishes articles in national/international journals related to his field   X 
9. Evaluates the information in the field and transfers new thoughts and methods in academia   X 
10. Has the competence to discuss national/international developments with experts in and outside the field    X
11. Can produce academic knowledge and collaborate in the field and related disciplines    X
12. Has sufficient awareness about democracy, human rights, ethical values, legislation, environmental protection, and occupational safety   X 
13. Apply the field-acquired knowledge in academic research   X 

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest