PCG 272

Course Code & Number
PCG 272
Course Title
Family Violence
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Family structure and dysfunctional family patterns; types of violence and its indicators, incest, support to family member who is victim of violence; mandated counselling for bully family member; types of domestic violence, causes and consequences of domestic violence, prevalence of domestic violence; primary, secondary and tertiary prevention topics.
Course Objectives

This course provides students with framework of a thorough and critical examination of family violence from a sociological perspective.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Define the history and underlying reasons for family violence

2. Identify critically about important issues in family violence

3. Identify problem-solve solutions to issues in current policy and practice

4. Use communication skills and reading/research intution

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Real World Applications, Interdisciplinary Essay
Course Coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Müge Çelik-Örücü