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SCHOOL OF
NURSING
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PSN 509: Issues in Violence and Aggression for Health
Professionals
Summer, 2005
Self-Evaluation
Below are the course description and
objectives. Please keep these in mind as
you evaluative your participation and learning in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on research and theory
related to aggressive and violent behavior.
The etiology of violent/aggressive behavior is explored, as well as its
effects on victims, families, communities and society. The range of experiences from the
perspectives of the victim, the offender, the family and society as a whole
will be examined. Recognization of
violence against women will be a primary focus.
The course is designed to challenge the individual to clarify their
beliefs and values related to societal violence. Specific topics addressed may include rape,
homicide, suicide, domestic violence and child abuse. The course will be conducted as a graduate
seminar.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student
will be able to:
1. Analyze theories regarding the etiology of
aggression and violence in the individual.
2. Recognize how societies attitudes and
perceptions about violence against women contribute to continuing social
barriers for stopping abuse and perpetuation of victimization.
3. Evaluate the effect of violence on
victims/survivors, families and society.
4. Articulate how individual beliefs, values and
perceptions related to violence in society integrate with your role as a
nursing professional.
5. Consider the ethical, political and legal
aspects of aggressive and violent behavior reflected in society.
A. Evaluate your participation in class
disscussion.
B. Evaluate and provide examples of how you feel
you met some of the objectives.
C. Evaluate your preparation and presentation of
your chosen topic area.
D.
Provide examples and evaluate your support of your classmates expression
of diverse opinions and feelings?
E. Overall what do you feel were your two most
important contributions to the class and your classmates?
F. What grade would you assign yourself? _____________.
What other comments would you like to make
about your experience in this course.