FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

PSY 340 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Marriage and Family
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
PSY 340
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
6

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide basic knowledge on contemporary families, current topics associated with contemporary families, family diversity, marriage, and current topics associated with marriage.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to explain historical and contemporary definitions and conceptualizations of family.
  • Will be able to discuss theoretical and conceptual topics of family processes
  • Will be able to explain various domains of family diversity.
  • Will be able to describe family dynamics and marriage.
  • Will be able to make connections between marriage and parenthood.
Course Description Given the increasing diversity among families in contemporary society, this course focuses on contemporary families, current topics associated with contemporary families, family diversity, social issues faced by these families, marriage, and current topics associated with marriage.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Welcome and introduction to the course
2 Perspectives on intimate relationships Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 1; pp. 1-40)
3 Understanding marriage and family dynamics Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 3; pp. 75-111)
4 Communication and intimacy Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 4; pp. 112-134)
5 Conflict and conflict resolution Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 5; pp. 135-154)
6 Midterm exam
7 Friendship, love, intimacy, and singlehood Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 9; pp. 240-268)
8 Dating, mate selection, and living together Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 10; pp. 269-298)
9 Marriage: Building a strong foundation Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 11; pp. 299-321)
10 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 12; pp. 322-366)
11 Parenthood: Joys and Challenges Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. (Chapter 12; pp. 322-366)
12 Group Presentations
13 Group Presentations
14 Group Presentations
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Olson, D., DeFrain, J., & Skogrand, L. (2021). Marriages and families: Intimacy, diversity, and strengths (10th Edition). McGraw Hill. ISBN:978-1-260-8370-32

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
30
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
30
30
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
30
30
Final Exam
1
44
44
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge of basic concepts, theories, approaches (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, social, developmental, statistical, humanistic, psychodynamic, and socio-cultural), and current applications specific to the field of psychology by using current course materials and instruments.

X
2

To have basic knowledge and skills about the applications in the different subfields of psychology.

X
3

To have basic knowledge about the testing and measurement instruments used in different subfields of psychology and basic level skill that does not require expertise in carrying out applications in different subfields of psychology.

4

To make use of other disciplines that may contribute to psychology and have basic knowledge about the contribution of psychology to these disciplines.

X
5

To have cumulative knowledge about the position of psychology as a scientific discipline in Turkey, the conducted research, applications and problems encountered from past to present in the field of psychology.

6

To have the competence to conduct a research individually and/or as a team using the knowledge acquired in the field of psychology, interpret the findings obtained by using scientific problem solving and critical thinking approaches.

X
7

To have the ability to construct a research hypothesis, create a research design, collect data, analyze it, report it in a scientific writing format, and interpret it by using basic knowledge related to testing and measurement, research methods, and statistics acquired in the field of psychology.

8

To have the competence to share the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field of psychology with the experts and lay people by using the required information and communication technologies in scientific studies and events that benefit the society.

9

To have knowledge of the relevant professional and ethical values ​​in the domains of psychology and respect individual differences and human rights in research and practices related to psychology.

10

To constantly renew herself/himself professionally by following both national and international publications in the field of psychology, the developments in testing and measurement instruments and software programs used in the discipline.

11

To establish written and verbal communication with experts and lay people by using both Turkish and English.

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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