Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | SWK-2020-VO01 - Family Violence

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Samantha Warwick
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Kate Hughes

General Education Requirements

VSCS Social Sciences

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

A study of the social and psychological dynamics of family violence in America. Focuses on spouse abuse, physical and sexual child abuse, neglect and emotional responses to family violence. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology.

Essential Objectives

1. Describe the characteristics of the well-functioning family.
2. Define basic terminology of family systems theory and discuss its major tenets.
3. Define physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
4. Explain the dynamics and stages of situations where abuse involving spouses/partners, children, and the elderly occurs.
5. Locate and interpret current data about family violence.
6. Describe the characteristic behavior of victims and abusers.
7. Discuss some of society's present responses to family violence in terms of its laws, agencies, and support systems.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

SWK-2020-VO01 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

• large group discussion
• interactive projects and/or activities
• multimedia presentations and resources
• readings, writing, and inquiry-based research
• professional work-based learning experiences

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

To earn full participation points for the discussion assignments, students should:

• Read the assigned material and demonstrate an understanding of those resources in your assignments and posts.
• Post an original response to the weekly discussion board and a minimum of two responses to peers before the due date. You are welcome to post early and/or more frequently, as your schedule allows, but you will not receive full credit if you do not meet these minimum requirements and/or deadlines.
• Posts should be substantive and demonstrate college-level writing. A substantive post is well-developed, a minimum 100 word for each discussion question and a minimum of 100 words for responses to fellow students. I would like to see that are able to critically think and discuss the topics being covered. A substantive post is NOT one or two sentences of general statements or unsupported opinion.
• Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week. The following habits and skills are important. You'll have the opportunity to self-assess and receive instructor feedback on each of these areas at the mid-point and the end of the semester.
• Keep an open mind and be respectful to the to the thoughts of others
• Positively contribute to class discussions and activities
• Ask questions and seek help when you need it
• Challenge yourself to do your best work

• Complete assigned reading, multi-media, etc. and discussion board assignments as scheduled on the syllabus. This includes the assigned readings, supplementary materials, answering the discussion questions and responding to at least two other students. When answering discussion questions, a minimum of 100 words is required for each answer and response to another student. Please do not just quote or cite from the assigned readings. Instead, in your own words translate your thoughts, opinions and examples. Getting a good grade on the discussion assignments is not about getting the answer 100% right but more about showing me you are understanding what is being asked and that you can critically think and “converse” about it if we were face-to-face. If you do use a quote, it does not count towards the 100 word minimum for each discussion question. When responding to other students, do not just state that you like or agree with what they have written, explain why and share your thoughts on the topic. I like responses between students to be positive and encouraging. If you disagree with a student, please make sure to do so respectfully and politely. The discussion board is an open forum for people to share and learn. If you respond to another student with a question, include why you are asking the question.

  · If you are unsure about an assignment or how to answer a question, you can message first either in the discussion forum or via a message through email or the class message board. Please allow at least two days before an assignment is due for questions specific to the assignment.

  · Weekly attendance is required and recorded in Aviso. Late assignments are not accepted for a grade. If submitted late, I will respond but you will be marked as absent for the week.

  · Be mindful of due dates, late assignments are not accepted.

  · If you are struggling or have a question, please contact me. I check email and the classroom message board several times each week.

  · Please review the grade book weekly – it is here you will see comments specific to how you are doing on assignments and if I have any concerns.

  · With the discussion board, I will respond to each student’s post but will only do so between students as needed. Please make sure to read my responses weekly as sometimes I do respond with a question for further answering.

  · Discussion Board grading criteria:

  · 12-15-: For any work to receive a 12-15 it must clearly be exceptional or submit outstanding work. It must demonstrate keen insight and original thinking. It must not only demonstrate a full understanding of the topic or issues addressed, but it must also provide a critical analysis of these. In addition, a 12-15 grade reflects a student's ability to clearly and thoughtfully articulate his or her learning.

  · 8-11 -: For any work to receive an 8-11, it must be good to excellent work. It must demonstrate strong originality, comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, an 8-11 grade reflects a student's ability to clearly articulate his or her learning.

  · 4-7 -: For any work to receive a 4-7 grade, it must meet the expectations of the assignment. It must demonstrate solid comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a 4-7 grade reflects a student's ability to adequately articulate his or her learning.

  · 1-3 -: For any work to receive a 1-3 grade, it must marginally meet the expectations of the assignment. It demonstrates minimal comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail. In addition, a 1-3 grade may reflect a student's difficulty in articulating his or her learning.

  · 0: Work that receives a 0 grade does not meet the expectations or objectives of the assignment. It demonstrates consistent problems with comprehension, organization, critical thinking, and supporting details. In addition, a 0 grade reflects a student's inability to articulate his or her learning. Students are strongly urged to discuss this grade with their instructor.

  · Please read the Announcements – I will post reminders and needed information for the course throughout the semester.

  · If you have any special needs to support your learning in class, please let me know and provide me with a copy of your accommodations from CCV. I encourage students to use the Learning Center to help with assignments and the Canvas Helpdesk for IT issues. Both are excellent resources available to students.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Late assignments are not accepted. The syllabus with all due dates and expectations for the semester will be provided on the first day of class.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity