SPRb1130 Human Behavior and the Violence

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Andrea Nesmith (lecturer), doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D. (deputy)
Susantha Kumara Rasnayaka Mudiyanselage (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 P21b
Prerequisites
Non
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge and understanding of cultural, racial, and interpersonal violence and develop a commitment to promoting a violence free, peaceful society. The content includes exploration of the extent, contributing factors, effects of various types of violence, and strategies for intervention and prevention. Special emphasis is given to the integration of cultural and social diversity (race, ethnicity, social/economic class, gender, age, and sexual orientation), to prevention, and to promotion of social justice.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. To identify, define and analyze various types of violence including cultural, racial, and interpersonal violence. 2. To explore theoretical approaches to understanding violence.
3. To examine the social construction of and cultural/institutional sanctions for violence.
4. To understand the effects of violence, including psychological, physical, social, economic and political.
5. To acknowledge values and assumptions regarding violence.
6. To examine culturally and historically sensitive approaches to dealing with survivors and perpetrators of violence, with emphasis on prevention.
7. To identify the contributions of various disciplines such as nursing, public health, medicine, law, law enforcement, education and social work to violence prevention.
8. To understand the critical role of social change in eliminating violence.
9. To strengthen a personal commitment to creating a violent free, peaceful society through activism.
Syllabus
  • 1 Intro
  • 2 Biological Ethological Explanation
  • 3 Sex trafficking & Gender-based violence
  • 4 Crowd Violence
  • 5 Torture
  • 6 Sociological explanations of violence
  • 7 Gun Violence Part 1
  • 8 Gun Violence Part 2
  • 9 Violence against children
  • 10 Rape and Sexual Assault
  • 11 Restorative Justice
  • 12 Intimate Partner Violence
Literature
    required literature
  • Noah, T. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. Spiegel & Grau, 2016.
  • ALVAREZ, Alex and Ronet D. BACHMAN. Violence : the enduring problem. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: Sage, 2021, xviii, 467. ISBN 9781544355658. info
Teaching methods
This course will involve a variety of teaching methods including lectures, group exercises, papers, class discussions, and, if safe to do so, field trips to local organizations or programs.
Assessment methods
Active participation in class 20%
Violence topic presentation (group) 30%
Writing Academic Essay 50%
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
Instructors:

1/ Ande Nesmith (PhD)

2/ R.M.S.Kumara, (MA, MPhil, Ph.D. Student)

Email: skrasnayake@gmail.com (contact person)

Consultant:

Doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, PhD. (FSS MU)

Email: navratil@fss.muni.cz

The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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