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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY324

Course Name:

Theoretical Approaches to Interactions in Family II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi EVİN AYDIN YÖNTEM

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

-The purpose of this course is to provide a broad overview of and an interdisciplinary perspective on families in a changing world. Students explore a variety of family related roles, identities and relations including couple relations, parental roles, childhood and adolescence. This course also provides an overview of domestic violence, divorce, psychological difficulties in families and family/couple based interventions. Additionally, research and theories on families in Turkey are reviewed.

Course Content:

-This course is to provide a broad overview and an interdisciplinary perspective to families in a changing world. Students explore a variety of family-related roles, identities, and relationships, including couple relationships, parental roles, childhood and adolescence. This course also provides an overview of domestic violence, divorce, family psychological difficulties and family/couple based interventions. It also includes a review of research and theories about families in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To identify key theories and describe their contribution to family st
2) To introduce an interdisciplinary perspective on family studie
3) To discuss themes that dominate research of and theoretical approaches to families in Turkey
4) To integrate feminist perspectives with psychological approaches & to introduce a critical perspective towards media representations of parental and gender roles
5) To introduce a critical perspective on motherhood, fatherhood, childhood and adolescence A
6) To introduce professional awareness and understanding of family violence A
7) To review therapeutic models for families
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)	Introduction	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Family theories	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	• Family and Roles • Family and Couples	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Family and Parent Roles	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Childhood, Adolescence, Family	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Midterm Exam	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Family Studies in Turkey	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Representations in the Media	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Domestic violence	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Family, psychopathology and family therapies	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Presentations Media Analysis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Presentations Media Analysis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Presentations Media Analysis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Presentations Media Analysis	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References:	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	1	3	4	5	6	7
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	5
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.	5
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.	5
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.	5
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	16	48
Total Workload		48