Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Betül İLTER
Course Objective
To teach the importance of the family institution in the organization of life in individual and social contexts in terms of social production and reproduction, ideology and general life practices.
Course Content
To present the theoretical approach to the history, types, functions and problems of the family.
Required Resources
Yorburg, B. (2002) Familiy Realities, A Global View, Pearson Education Inc., New Jersey
Recommended Resources
S.K (Ed.) (1993) Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methods, A Contextual Approach. Plenum Press, New York
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and Practice
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Family Issues and Problems I | |
| 2 | Introduction to the Family Subject and Problems II | Reading course materials |
| 3 | Family History | Reading course materials |
| 4 | Family Relationships and Family Types | Reading course materials |
| 5 | Family Theories | Reading course materials |
| 6 | Parent-Child Interaction in the Family | Reading course materials |
| 7 | Family and Violence | Reading course materials |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Divorce and the Family | Reading course materials |
| 10 | Family and Economy | Reading course materails |
| 11 | Family and Ideology | Reading course materials |
| 12 | Family and Reproduction | Reading course materials |
| 13 | Psychoanalysis and the Family | Reading course materials |
| 14 | Families in Exile | Reading course materials |
| 15 | Family Education | Reading course materials |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |