Information Package / Course Catalogue
Child Abuse and Neglet
Course Code: HSH519
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to learn about child abuse and neglect.

Course Content

The definition of child abuse and neglect, its types, legal approaches and child abuse prevention efforts in Turkey and the world

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows and identifies child abuse and neglect, its types and evidence
2.Knows national and international approaches
3.Knows the contents of the Child Protection Law
4.Knows about protection measures and orders
5.Knows about the policies on child abuse and neglect prevention
Recommended or Required Reading
1. The handbook of children´s rights (Thomas Hammarberg)
2.Child Abuse and Neglect Diagnosis Treatment and Evidence (Carole Jenny)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, learning expectations, the aim of the course and learning outcomes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of child neglect, its causes and types
Week 3 - Theoretical
Definition of child neglect, its causes and types
Week 4 - Theoretical
Physical abuse, its causes and evidence
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sexual abuse, its causes and evidence
Week 6 - Theoretical
Emotional abuse, its causes and evidence
Week 7 - Theoretical
Emotional abuse, its causes and evidence
Week 8 - Theoretical
Case samples (Mid-Term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Case samples
Week 10 - Theoretical
National regulations (Turkish Penal Code, Turkish Criminal Code)
Week 11 - Theoretical
National regulations (Prevention of Child Law)
Week 12 - Theoretical
The results of child abuse and neglect on society
Week 13 - Theoretical
Prevention
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case samples
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1022
Presentation 1022
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
4
4
5
5
5
3
4
OÇ-2
5
3
4
5
5
5
3
4
4
OÇ-3
5
4
4
5
4
5
3
OÇ-4
5
4
5
5
5
5
3
OÇ-5
5
4
5
4
5
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026