College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSES
PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE
DATE: 9/21/05
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: SOC 88
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Domestic Violence Advocacy
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 3.0 [Lecture Units 3
TOTAL HOURS: 54
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
[Lecture Hours: 54
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 40
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC:
The description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed
to fulfill.
An introduction to the dynamics of domestic violence, with an overview on methods of
prevention, treatment and its impact on survivors, families, and communities. The
course familiarizes the student with the role of an advocate in the intervention of
domestic violence.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
What should the students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
The student will:
 Identify interpersonal dynamics of domestic violence and the relationship between
it and other forms of family violence.
 Apply relevant civil and criminal laws to case scenarios.
 Describe the criminal reporting process.
 Analyze societal messages which link gender and aggression, perpetuate victim
blaming, and encourage powerlessness.
 Describe the history of U.S. societal response to domestic violence.
 Identify intervention strategies for survivors and witnesses of domestic violence.
 Demonstrate basic peer counseling and crisis intervention methods.
 Identify local and national community resources available to survivors of domestic
violence.
 Describe abusers’ impact on adult survivors.
COURSE CONTENT:
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and
assignments).
Please see attached syllabus.
Approved: February 11, 2005
Aca Senate Approval: March 2, 2005
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REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
What will the students be doing (i.e. listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities,
attending a field trip, etc.)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
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Participating in lecture/discussions.
Group discussion/activities.
Field trip to family court.
Role playing.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
How will the students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
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Research papers.
Reading report(s).
Chapter summaries based on assigned readings from the text.
Essay exam.
PREREQUISITES:
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
COREQUISITE:
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite?
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
No
Yes
Rationale for Recommended Preparation?
Course:
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Ginny
Nicarty
Author Lundy
Bancroft
Author Ola
Barnett
Title
Title
Getting Free
Title
Date
1997
Why Does He Do That?
Date
2003
Family Violence Across the Lifespan
Date
2004
Other Appropriate Readings:
Denise Hines, Family Violence in the United States
Donileen R. Loseke, Current Controversies on Family Violence
Submitted by: Carrie
Slack_
Tel. Ext.476-4300 X4874, 839-0991
Submitting Division/Center Review Ryan Petersen
Date: 9/21/05
Date: 9-27-05
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date:
Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
Yes
Date: 2/10/06
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: Choose One:
16. CoRequisite Course:
2. Subject:
17. CoRequisite Noncourse:
Course No:
3. Credit Type: Choose One:
4. Min/Maximum Units:
18. Maximum Class Size:
to
variable units
19. Repeat/Retake: Choose One:
5. Course Level: Choose One:
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title:
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title:
24. Accounting Method: Choose One:
10. National ID (CIP):
25. Disability Status: Choose One:
11. Local ID (TOPS):
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: Choose One:
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits:
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Level Two Work Experience: Choose One:
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Level Three:
29. Purpose: Choose One:
Placeholder for GE OR
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Choose One:
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
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Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
13. Instructional Method: Choose One:
14. Inst Ld (TLUs):
32. Transfer Status: Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
Contact Hours:
15. Prerequisite:
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
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