At the end of this course, the students; 1) Acquire knowledge on fundamental concepts and theories regarding close relationships. 2) Become acquainted with dynamics of close relationships and related variables. 3) Learn analyzing and interpreting ongoing relationship in their environment from a scientific point of view. 4) Become acquainted with research methods that are utilized in close relationship research.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
The purpose of this course is to explain the mechanisms through which gender is constructed and perpetuated and the implication of gender for different aspects of the life. Students will learn about gender differences and similarities, perpetuation of gender stereotypes, and the effects of gender construction for the individual, relationships, family, society, and labor force from the perspective of differing psychological orientations.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Close Relationships Course
2nd Week
Evolutionary Approach to Human Sociality
3rd Week
The Nature and Functions of Caregiver - Infant Bonds
4th Week
The Psychobiology of Attachment
5th Week
Development and Adulthood Attachment
6th Week
Interpersonal Attraction and Mating
7th Week
Love and Sexuality
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Intimacy, Commitment, and Friendship
10th Week
Social-Cognitive Processes in Interpersonal Relationships
11th Week
Jealousy and Infidelity
12th Week
Break-up
13th Week
Social Rejection, Loneliness, and Health
14th Week
General Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Berktay, F. (2019). Tek tanrılı dinler karşısında kadın: Hristiyanlık?ta ve İslamiyet?te kadının statüsüne karşılaştırmalı bir yaklaşım (7th Ed.). Metis Yayınları. Matlin, M. W. (2011). The psychology of women (7th Ed.). Wadsworth. Renzetti, C. M., Curran, D. J., & Maier, S. L. (2014). Women, men, and society (6th Ed.). Pearson.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
40
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
35
35
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
Project
1
20
20
Total Workload
180
Total Workload / 30
6
ECTS Credits of the Course
6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
