Psychology (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: PSY069
Course Name: Child Law and Delinquency
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM
Course Lecturer(s): Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Basic issues regarding the legal status of children, legal rights of children and children dragged into crime will be included. In this sense, it is aimed to teach legal rights and sanctions for obstruction.
Course Content: Children dragged into crime, children's legal rights and processes, the place of children in the family and social structure

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learning the place of children in the family and social structure
2) Learning the laws regarding children and the rights that children have in the legal system
3) Having information about children dragged into crime and the prevention process

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Law Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
2) Introduction to Child Law Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
3) Rights of Children Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
4) Children's Rights in Public Law Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
5) Children's Rights in Criminal Law Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
6) United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
7) Guardianship Process and Alimony Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
8) Midterm Exam -
9) Adoption Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
10) Child labor and employment Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
11) Children dragged into crime Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
12) Reasons for Children Dragged into Crime Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
13) The ways to prevent children from being dragged into crime Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
14) Trial process of children Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
15) Final Exam -

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition

Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition
References: Larry Siegel, Larry & Welsh Brandon C. (2007). Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law. 13th Edition

Westra, Laura (2014). Child Law: Children's Rights and Collective Obligations 2014th Edition

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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2

3
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology. 2 2
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings. 2 3
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings. 1 3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way. 2
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules. 2 1
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena. 3 1
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences. 3
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis. 2 3
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings. 2 2
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology. 2 3
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities. 1 2
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights. 3
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio. 2 2
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence. 3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

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 Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 65
Midterms 1 20
Final 1 50
Total Workload 135