People experiencing a criminal victimization suffer to different degrees depending upon the gravity of the crime, but any victimization sets a chain of events in motion; Victimology will explore the entire landscape of criminal victimization. (3 Credits)
This is a flipped classroom course. Online and ground-based students will be listed in the same section.
Term: [instructor add]
Location: [Instructor add Online/Campus]
Start Date: [instructor add]
End Date: [instructor add]
Time: [instructor Add]
Type: Hybrid
Name of instructor: [instructor add]
Office Location: [instructor add]
Office Hours: [instructor add]
Office Phone: [instructor add]
Regis.edu email: [instructor add]
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
None
Fisher, S., Reyns, B., & Sloan, J. (2016).Introduction to victimology. New York, NY:Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-0-19-932249-7
Students are required to access the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) for information about composition strategies, grammar and punctuation rules, and APA 7th formatting and citation styles. While the OWL is free to access as a reference resource, please note the Fair Use Policy regarding restrictions for using the OWL.
Strunk, W. & White, E. B. (2000). The elements of style(4th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN: 0-205-31342-6 (case bound); ISBN: 0-205-30902-X (paperback).
The following expectations will be in place for all who take this course:
Readings: In order to gain the maximum potential from the learning environment, it is expected that you complete the assigned reading(s) in advance.
Weekly Discussion Questions (Online Students Only): Weekly discussions are an important part of demonstrating communication in the course. Your initial response to questions should be posted by midnight (MT) Wednesday of each week and comment on at least two other postings by midnight (MT) Saturday of each week. Your facilitator will post any amendments or changes to these requirements in the weekly discussion area. Use a formal writing style (no abbreviations and correct punctuation).
Written Assignments: Online Students – It is expected that all written assignment submissions be submitted by Sunday midnight of each week. Your facilitator will post any amendments or changes to the written assignment requirements through WorldClass email. All written work must be in a 12 point, Times New Roman font, spell-checked, and in APA Style. Writing is a critically important skill for college-level students. Therefore, please carefully revise and edit any papers before submitting them to the facilitator. The instructor reserves the right to refuse to accept a paper if she or he believes that it is not up to Regis standards.
Written Assignments: Ground-Based Students – Written assignments will be due on class night of the week they are assigned in the syllabus. All written work must be in a 12 point, Times New Roman font, spell-checked, and in APA Style. Writing is a critically important skill for college-level students. Therefore, please carefully revise and edit any papers before submitting them to the facilitator. The instructor reserves the right to refuse to accept a paper if she or he believes that it is not up to Regis standards.
| Assignment | Weeks | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | Course Participation | 20 points |
| Week 2: Victim Theories | 15 points | |
| Week 3: Environmental Criminology | 15 points | |
| Week 4: Child vs. Elder Abuse Quiz |
15 points 10 Points |
|
| Week 5: Victimology Related Topic | 25 points | |
| Total | 100 | |
Criteria for assessing and grading will be discussed throughout the course. All products will be assessed with an emphasis on depth of understanding and connections made between the content of readings and class discussions.
93-100 A
90-92 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
63-66 D
60-62 D-
59 or lower F
Write a 3-5-page paper (not counting reference and title pages) on the perspective of Environmental Criminology. Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from your reading and at least two outside sources besides your textbook to support your observations and conclusions. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar and mechanics. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points)OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point)CL Classroom Participation (4 points)Choose a topic that has to do with victimology and write a 6-8-page paper (not counting reference and title pages) on that topic. This topic must be cleared with the facilitator to ensure that there are no duplicate topics so get your choices in early.Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from the textbook and at least three outside sources to support your observations and conclusions. Your choice of topic must apply to one of the five course outcomes listed in the syllabus. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar, and mechanics.Classroom Students: You will give a 10 to 15 minute PowerPoint Presentation of your final paper Please dress in business-casual attire for your presentation.Online Students: Please prepare a Powerpoint Presentation of your paper and submit both to the dropbox by Sunday midnight of finals week. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points)OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point)CL Classroom Participation (4 points)
| Week | Readings | Graded Assignments or Assessments (points) |
|---|---|---|
| One Introductions. In class Activity. The facilitator will present controversial topics on the whiteboard. Each student will select the one that represents their position and have them explain their perspective on the topic from a victimology perspective. These are not written activities but discussion activities for ground-based students. Potential Topics: There are four theories of victimization in Chapter two. Briefly describe the theory and then explain its criminal victimization. Lifestyle-exposure Routine activities Multilevel opportunity Structural Violence Patriarchy The U.S. as a "rape supportive Culture." Cybercrime and Routine Activities Theory Gottfredson and Hirschi's A General Theory of Crime and self-control as a central concept |
Text: Chapters 1,2, and 3 |
Written Assignment: None OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points) OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point) CL Classroom Participation (4 points) |
| Two Potential Topics: Sources, Trends, and Types of Victimization< Victimization of Women, Children, and the Elderly Measurement and Ways to hide crime Simple assault and Routine Activities< Murder vs. Aggravated Assault and Violence Victimization-Men vs. Women National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence White-collar Crime and Healthcare Fraud |
Text: Read Chapters 5 and 6 Scan: Chapter 4 |
Written Assignment: Victim Theories Write a 3-5-page paper (not counting the reference and title pages) that explains why some individuals, businesses, or organizations become crime victims while others do not. Explain this from the perspective of second and third generation victimologists and victimology theories. Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from your reading to support your observations and conclusions. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar, and mechanics. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points) OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point) CL Classroom Participation (4 points) |
| Three Potential Topics: Domain Specific Victimization Recurring Victimization Responses to and Consequences of Victimization Rape Myths and the Illinois Rape Myth Acceptance Scale Burglary and Re-victimization Prevention of Re-victimization Failure to Report Crimes-Consequences Victim Blaming vs.Victim Responsibility Diffusion of Responsibility-Taking Cues from Others |
Text: Chapters 7, 8, and 9 |
Written Assignment: Environmental Criminology Write a 3-5-page paper (not counting reference and title pages) on the perspective of Environmental Criminology. Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from this week’s reading assignment and at least two outside sources besides your textbook to support your observations and conclusions. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar and mechanics. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points) OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point) CL Classroom Participation (4 points) |
| Four Potential Topics: The Criminal Justice System's Response to Victimization Fear of Victimization Fear of Crime Effects The Shadow of Sexual Assault Hypothesis Criminal Justice and Civil Justice The Burden of Proof in a Civil vs. Criminal Trial Restitution and Compensation< Restorative Justice The Crime Victims' Rights Act Recurring Victimization and Different Types of Crime Review of the Quiz. |
Text: Chapters 11,12, 13 |
Written Assignment: Child vs. Elder Abuse Write a 3-5-page paper (not counting reference and title pages) comparing child abuse to elder abuse; how they are alike and how they are different. Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from your reading and at least two outside sources besides your textbook to support your observations and conclusions. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar and mechanics. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points) OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point) CL Classroom Participation (4 points) |
| Five Potential Topics: Preventing Victimization with Environmental Criminology Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) incorporates modifying the environment to help prevent criminal activity. For example, controlling access to potential crime targets has been proven to reduce victimization risks significantly. This can also be done through increased use of lighting which provides for more natural surveillance. Examine your home or apartment building and pinpoint three environmental flaws and what you could change that might lessen your chance of being victimized by using some of the suggestions from CPTED theory. |
Text: Chapter 14 |
Final Written Assignment: Victimology Topic Choose a topic that has to do with victimology and write a 6-8-page paper (not counting reference and title pages) on that topic.This topic must be cleared with the facilitator to ensure that there are no duplicate topics, so get your choices in early. Be sure to incorporate terms and concepts from the textbook and at least three outside sources to support your observations and conclusions. Your choice of topic must apply to one of the five course outcomes listed in the syllabus. Include proper citations in accordance with APA 7th. This assignment will be graded on content and integration, as well as organization, grammar, and mechanics. Online Students: Prepare a Powerpoint presentation your final paper and deposit both the paper and presentation to the dropbox by Sunday midnight of final's week. Classroom Students: You will give a 10 to 15- minute PowerPoint Presentation of your final paper on class night of the final week. Dress in business-casual attire for your presentation. OL Initial Discussion Post (3 points) OL Posts to Two Other Students (1 point) CL Classroom Participation (4 points) |
Note to Learners: On occasion, the course faculty may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities might include: number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special faculty experience or expertise; unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.
Late Papers
Students are advised that what the course instructor may modify course requirements for the class and these requirements supersede policies previously written in the course syllabus. Points will be deducted for any late papers by the course instructor. The number of points will be at the discretion of the instructor.
In addition, course assignment papers will not be accepted at all after the week following the date they are due. No final papers or presentations will be accepted after final paper deadlines because of University policies governing when faculty are required to submit semester grades.