At the end of this course, the students; 1) To approach the family institution from a sociological perspective and to have information about the theoretical discussions on the subject. 2) They learn to conduct research on family-related issues.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
-
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, developments in the family institution will be discussed sociologically. In this course, conceptual and theoretical discussions about the family institution will be conveyed. Sociologically, family; family types, poverty, family relations, gender roles, inequality, changing family structure will be discussed. At the same time, in this course, the family institution will be discussed together with intercultural family studies.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
Definition of family
3rd Week
Theories of family
4th Week
Theories of family continue
5th Week
Family Types
6th Week
Quality of Family and Family life Satisfaction
7th Week
Mid-Term
8th Week
Family and poverty
9th Week
Family and gender
10th Week
Family and employment problems
11th Week
Family and culture
12th Week
Family and crime
13th Week
Family and addiction problems
14th Week
General evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Badawy PJ, Schieman S.(2020) When Family Calls: How Gender, Money, and Care Shape the Relationship between Family Contact and Family-to-Work Conflict. Journal of Family Issues. 41(8):1188-1213
Barclay K, Koefoed NJ. Family, Memory, and Identity: An Introduction. Journal of Family History. 2021;46(1):3-12.
Butt CM. (2020), The Middle-Range Theory of the Adapting Family: From Theory to Practice. Nursing Science Quarterly. 33(2):136-142.
Crawford, L. A. ve Novak, K. B. (2008). Parent-Child Relations and Peer Associations As Mediators of The Family Structure Substance Use Relationship. Journal of Family Issues, 29, 155-184.
Chrisman JJ, Chua JH, Pearson AW, Barnett T.(2012) Family Involvement, Family Influence, and Family?Centered Non?Economic Goals in Small Firms. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice ;36(2):267-293.
Falci, C. (2006). Family Structure, Closeness to Residential and Nonresidential Parents, and Psychological Distress in Early and Middle Adolescence. The Sociological Quaterly, 47, 123-146.
Farrell B, VandeVusse A, Ocobock A. (2012), Family change and the state of family sociology. Current Sociology, 60(3):283-301.
Giddens, A. (2005). The Global Revolution in Family and Personal Life. Skolnick A. S. ve Skolnick J. H. (Ed.), Family in Transition (25-31), USA: Pearson.
Hadjar, B. D. ve Boehnke, K. (2008), The Socialization of Hierarchic Self- Interest Value Socialization in The Family. Young, 16 (3), 279?301.
Ho HCY, Mui M, Wan A, et al. (2018) Family Meal Practices and Well-Being in Hong Kong: The Mediating Effect of Family Communication. Journal of Family Issues, 39(16):3835-3856.
Li Xiaohui ve Guan Xiaowen (2020), Mother?Daughter Work?Family Role Transmission: Effects on Daughters? Work and Family Satisfaction, The Family Journal.29 (2), 227-236.
Montoro-Gurich Carolina,, Garcia-Vivar Cristina (2019), The Family in Europe: Structure, Intergenerational Solidarity, and New Challenges to Family Health, Journal of Family Nursing, 25, (2), 170-189
Morgan DHJ. (2019)Family Troubles, Troubling Families, and Family Practices. Journal of Family Issues. 40(16):2225-2238.
Otto, L. B. (1986). Family Influences on Youth's Occupational Aspirations and Achievements, G. K. Leigh ve G. W. Peterson (Ed.). Adolescents in Families (s. 226-255). Cincinnati, OH: South-Western.
Walton, E. ve Takeuchi, D. T. (2010). Family Structure, Family Processes, and Well-Being Among Asian Americans: Considering Gender and Nativity. Journal of Family Issues, 31 (3), 301-332
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
15
210
Preparation for Final exam
1
26
26
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
10
10
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
1
16
16
Total Workload
308
Total Workload / 30
10,26
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
