CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS PSYCHOLOGY

PDR323

Course Code: PDR323
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Zeynep Kızıl Aslan

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understands the important dynamics in close relations.
Compares theories about close relationships.
Explains the initiation, maintenance and termination processes in close relationships.
Conceptualizes the problems in close relationships.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

To comprehend the theories related to close relationships, to define the processes and important dynamics in close relationships, to develop a comprehensive and cultural perspective in close relationships, to evaluate the processes of starting, maintaining and terminating close relationships.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction of the Course and Explanation of General Objectives, Identification of Students' Roles and Responsibilities
2^nd Week	Importance of Relationships, Attraction and Relationship Development
3^rd Week	Friendship and Social Support, Romantic Love
4^th Week	Initiating and Sustaining Romantic Relationships
5^th Week	Relational Sexuality, Communication and Maintenance of Relationships
6^th Week	Conflict and Abuse, Relationship Dissolution, Divorce and Deprivation
7^th Week	Different Relationships, Gender
8^th Week	Midterm Exam Week
9^th Week	Homework Presentations
10^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued)
11^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued)
12^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued)
13^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued)
14^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued
15^th Week	Homework Presentations (continued)

Recommended or Required Reading

Hendrick, S.S. (2016). Yakın ilişkiler psikolojisi. (A. Dönmez; A. Büyükşahin Sunal, Çev. Ed.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayınları (Orijinal çalışma basım tarihi 2004).
Kahya, Y. (Ed.) (2022). Yakın İlişkiler Psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayınları.
Özgülük Üçok, B. (Ed.) (2022). Yakın İlişkiler. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayınları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Case Study
Presentation
Project
Questions/Answers
Report Preparation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Assignment	1	20
Practice	1	30
Project	1	40
Other	1	10
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
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	10	1	10
Preparation for Final exam	1	10	10
Course hours	13	3	39
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	3	20	60
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1		X		X
K2
K3
K4			X	X
K5	X		X
K6		X	X	X
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9		X		X
K10		X