Information Package

Program of Psychology (English 30%)

PSİ433

CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

Course Code
PSİ433
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

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 DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe 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 Social Rejection, Loneliness, and Health (cont.)
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingBerktay, 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 Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Total Work Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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