General Information about the Course

Course Code:	IKU-II-220
Course Title:	Psychosocial Dimensions of Violence
Course Semester:	5. Semester / Fall
Course Credits:	Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS 2 0 2 2
Language of instruction:	EN
Prerequisite of the course:	No
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:	No
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Level of course:	Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Course Lecturer(s):	Lect. Dilara Varan
Course Assistants:

Purpose and content of the course

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to understand the psychosocial dimensions of violence due to their significant impact on individuals and communities. The course includes basic topics, theories, and practical strategies related to violence.
Course Objective:	*To examine the concept of violence from a multidimensional perspective, *To explore psychological and social factors contributing to violent behavior, *To understand specific types of violence affecting different groups, *To learn about prevention and intervention strategies aimed at reducing violence.
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Examines the concept of violence from a multidimensional perspective.

2) Explores psychological and social factors contributing to violent behavior.

3) Understands specific types of violence affecting different groups.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Learning about prevention and intervention strategies aimed at reducing violence.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

Course Topics

Week	Subject
Related Preparation	Pekiştirme
1)	Course Introduction
2)	Violence: Key Concepts & Terms
3)	Psychological Aspects of Violence
4)	Social Aspects of Violence
5)	Consequences of Violence & Victimization
6)	Child Abuse & Neglect
7)	Juvenile Violence / Exam Preparation
8)	Elder Maltreatment
9)	Partner Violence
10)	Violence Against Women
11)	Cyberviolence
12)	Workplace Violence: Focus on Healthcare Professionals
13)	Prevention & Intervention Strategies for Violence
14)	Review & Discussion
References: *Cuevas, C. A., & Rennison, C. C. (2016). The Wiley handbook on the psychology of violence. Wiley Blackwell. *Jones, D. W. (2020). Understanding criminal behavior: Psychosocial perspectives on criminality and violence (2nd edition). Routledge. *Howitt, D. (2017). Introduction to forensic and criminal psychology (6th ed.). Pearson Education UK. *Şenol-Durak, E., & Durak, M. (2024). Adli psikoloji. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. *Köknel, Ö. (2000). Bireysel ve toplumsal şiddet (2. baskı). Altın Kitaplar.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	3
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories and models that are the basis of professional practices.	2	2	2	2
2) Acts in accordance with nursing values and ethical principles.	3	3	3	3
3) Demonstrate skills appropriate for nursing roles.	1	2	2	2
4) Nursing uses the care process effectively and gives place to evidence-based practices in care.	1	2	2	2
5) Acts in accordance with the laws, regulations and legislation related to nursing practices.	1	1	2	2
6) It uses information and maintenance technologies.
7) Takes part in at least one of the scientific research, project and innovation-oriented studies.	1	1	2	2
8) It takes an active role in the protection, development and maintenance of the health of the individual, family and society.	2	3	3	3
9) The intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary team works in cooperation.	2	2	3	3
10) Communicates effectively with the individual, family, society and colleagues.	2	3	3	3
11) Uses critical thinking and problem solving approach in nursing practice.	2	3	2	3
12) Uses leadership skills in nursing-oriented work areas.	1	2	2	2
13) Communicates effectively using at least one foreign language and monitors developments in the field.
14) It continues its professional development by adopting lifelong learning.	1	1	1	2

Course Teaching, Learning Methods

Q & A
Case Problem Solving/ Drama- Role/ Case Management
Laboratory
Quantitative Problem Solving
Fieldwork
Group Study / Assignment
Individual Assignment
WEB-based Learning
Internship
Practice in Field
Project Preparation
Report Writing
Seminar
Supervision
Social Activity
Occupational Activity
Occupational Trip
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment et.)
Reading
Thesis Preparation
Field Study
Student Club and Council Activities
Other
Logbook
Interview and Oral Conversation
Research
Watching a movie
Bibliography preparation
Oral, inscribed and visual knowledge production
Taking photographs
Sketching
Mapping and marking
Reading maps
Copying textures
Creating a library of materials
Presentation

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance		% 0
Laboratory		% 0
Application		% 0
Practice Exam		% 0
Quizzes		% 0
Homework Assignments		% 0
Presentation		% 0
Project		% 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)		% 0
Field Study		% 0
Article Critical		% 0
Article Writing		% 0
Module Group Study		% 0
Brainstorming		% 0
Role Playing + Dramatizing		% 0
Out of Class Study		% 0
Preliminary Work, Reinforcement		% 0
Application Repetition etc.		% 0
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)		% 0
Project Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Report Preparation + Presentation		% 0
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting		% 0
Oral examination		% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Practical Final		% 0
Report Submission		% 0
Bütünleme		% 0
Bütünleme Pratik		% 0
Kanaat Notu		% 0
Committee		% 0
Yazma Ödev Dosyası		% 0
Portfolio		% 0
Take-Home Exam		% 0
Logbook		% 0
Participation		% 0
Discussion		% 0
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Calculation of Workload and ECTS Credits

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Laboratory
Application
Practice Exam
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Article Critical
Article Writing
Module Group Study
Brainstorming	6	6
Role Playing + Dramatizing
Out-of-Class Study (Pre-study, Reinforcement, Practice Review, etc.)	4	4
Homework (reading, writing, watching movies, etc.)	3	3
Project Preparation + Presentation
Report Preparation + Presentation
Presentation / Seminar Preparation + Presenting
Oral examination
Preparing for Midterm Exams	3	4
MIDTERM EXAM (Visa)	1	1
Preparing for the General Exam	3	7
GENERAL EXAM (Final)	1	1
Participation
Discussion	8	8
Portfolio
Take-Home Exam
Logbook
Total Workload		62
ECTS (30 saat = 1 AKTS )		2