Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS336

Course Name:

Sociology of The Family

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

In this course, the formation of family and family types, industrialization and family occasional assets, family relations (domestic power and authority rooms, horizontal and vertical communication in inter-family relations) are discussed and the subjects of different cultures are covered. Change the side structures of family structures in societies; Family structures within the historical process Problematic issues such as family inequality, violence, sexual abuse, divorce, single-parent families, step-parents, spouse preferences are discussed and analyzed.

Course Content:

Examines the family at the micro and macro level and comprehends the relation between social and political relations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learn about the contemporary images of contemporary family and different problematic issues.
2) Learn the sociological structure of the family institution.
3) Learn the basic approaches and concepts that can be considered as a sociological research topic.
4) Develop critical thinking skills about family phenomena that change according to cultures and historical-social contexts.
5) Recognizes the connections/relationships between family and more macro social phenomena such as social change and political power.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	syllabus Discussion of course flow and course plan Testing the integrity of the lesson plan	a
2)	Family Theories Canatan, Kadir (2013): Aile hakkında Kuramsal Perspektifler. Aile Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: Açılım Kitap, 31-50.	Davidoff, Leonore (2012): Aile Paradoksu: Tarihçilere bir Çağrı. Feminist Tarih Yazımında Sınıf ve Cinsiyet. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 49-66 Toplumsal Cinsiyet I: Farklı Paradigmalar
3)	Ownership and relations of state with family structures Engels, Friedrich: The Origins of the Family, Private Property and the State.	Critical Discussion
4)	Family, Home and Household: Definitions and Dynamics	Canatan, Kadir (2013): Aile Kavramının Tanımı. Aile Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: Açılım Kitap, 53-64. Duben, Alan (2012): Tarihselperspektiften Türk AileveHaneleri. Kent, Aile,Tarih. İstanbul: İletişim, 105-142.
5)	Family in Ottoman	Duben, Alan (2012): “Geçmişte Türk Ailesi: Mitos ve Gerçekler” & “Osmanlı’nın Son Dönemlerinde İstanbul’da Aile Kurma”. Kent, Aile,Tarih. İstanbul: İletişim, 143-187.
6)	Turkish Modernization and Family	Sancar, Serpil (2013): Aile Odaklı Modernleşme. Türk Modernleşmesinin Cinsiyeti. Erkekler Devlet, Kadınlar Aile Kurar. İstanbul: İletişim, 191-257.
7)	MIDTERM
8)	Family and Social Structure I	Kıray, Mübeccel (1999): Türkiye’de Aile ve Kadın. Seçme Yazılar. İstanbul: Bağlam, 105-184.
9)	Family and Social Structure II	Özbay, Ferhunde (1998): Türkiye’de Aile ve Hane Yapısı: Dün, Bugün, Yarın. 75 Yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. İstanbul: Tarih Vakfı, 155-172. Kağıtçıbaşı, Çiğdem (1991): Türkiye’de Aile Kültürü. http://www.journals.istanbul.edu.tr/iukad/article/viewFile/1023012352/1023011584
10)	Family and Women's Labor	Davidoff, Leonore (2012): Ev işinin rasyonelleşmesi. Feminist Tarih Yazımında Sınıf ve Cinsiyet. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları, 143-187. Dedeoğlu, Saniye (2000): Toplumsal cinsiyet rolleri açısından Türkiye’de aile ve kadın emeği. Toplum ve Bilim, 86 Güz, 139-170. http://www.birikimdergisi.com/pdf/86.pdf#page=140
11)	Family: Relationship between power and resistance	Bolak, Hale (1993): “Aile İçi kadın erkek ilişkilerinin çok boyutlukavramlaştırılmasına yönelik öneriler” & Sirman, Nükhet (1993): “Köy Kadınının aile ve evlilikte güçlenme mücadelesi” & Yalçın-Heckmann (1993): “Aşiretli kadın: Göçer ve yarı-göçer toplumlarda cinsiyet rolleri ve kadın stratejileri” İçinde: Tekeli, Şirin (1993): 1980’ler Türkiye’sinde Kadın Bakış Açısından kadınlar. İstanbul: İletişim, 233-290.
12)	Family and Political Power	Özbay, Ferhunde (2013): Demografik Dönüşüm Sürecinde İktidar, Kadın ve Aile. Ulusoy, Deniz (2013): Kadınların Ücretli-Ücretsiz Emek Kıskacı: AKP’nin Aile Politikaları ve Yeni Muhafazakârlık. Tarhan, Mehmet (2013): Aile Temelli Sosyal Politikalar ve LGBT. İçinde: Başka bir Aile Anlayışı mümkün mü? HeinrichBöll Türkiye Temsilciliği, 105-141. http://tr.boell.org/sites/default/files/baska_bir_aile_anlayisi_mumkun_mu.pdf
13)	Alternative Family Models	İş, Sema Merve (2013): Aile ve Ebeveynliğe Queer Yaklaşım: Lezbiyen, Biseksüel, Trans ve Queer Ebeveynlerin Deneyimleri. Adak, Sevgi (2013): Aile Dışında Hayat Var mı? Bir Kampanyanın Ardından. Roseneil, Sasha (2013): Geleneksel Aile Dışında Mahrem Yurttaşlık: Siyaset, Politikalar ve Gündelik Yaşam. İçinde: Başka bir Aile Anlayışı mümkün mü? HeinrichBöll Türkiye Temsilciliği, 157-202. http://tr.boell.org/sites/default/files/baska_bir_aile_anlayisi_mumkun_mu.pdf
14)	Students' evaluations on the course and their performances Instructor's feedback on student performance	Film Screening: Pandora’nın Kutusu.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Canatan, K. & Yıldırım E. (2013): Aile Sosyolojisi. İstanbul: Açılım Kitap Aytaç, Ahmet Murat (2012): Ailenin Serancamı. Türkiye’de Modern Aile Fikrinin Oluşması. Ankara: Dipnot Yayınları L. Davidoff. (2002): Feminist Tarih Yazımında Sınıf ve Cinsiyet. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları
References:	L. Davidoff. (2002): Feminist Tarih Yazımında Sınıf ve Cinsiyet. İstanbul: İletişim Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	60
Total Workload		152