On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1 Critically evaluate the theories around domestic violence;
2 Demonstrate a critical awareness of the causes and impact of domestic violence.
3 Understand the effect of domestic violence on children and young people.
In this module students will consider the impact that domestic violence has on the person experiencing violence and also the impact on others living in the household – particularly children and young people. They will be expected to analyse different theories and responses to this social problem.
This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.
Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.
Lectures, seminars and tutorials
Contact hours: 30
Additional Assessment Information
Students must pass all assessment components to pass the module.