| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Gain theoretical knowledge about all close relationships from childhood to advanced age.
- Can discuss related issues such as conflict, conflict resolution, communication, relationship satisfaction, passion, sexuality, separation, jealousy and violence.
- Gain awareness about the role of attachment styles in close relationships.
- Gain knowledge and can discuss different psychological approaches to close relationships.
- Can apply their knowledge of close relationships to their own lives to understand their own relationships.
- Develop skills to use different research methods, including experimental designs, that can be used in studies on close relationships.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The purpose of this course is to give a general perspective of the main topics of close relationships literature. The course involves all close relationships ranging from childhood to adulthood (romantic relationships, friendships, parent-child relationships and familial relationships). In this regard, the students will first gain information about relationships, the dynamics of building close relationships and their nature, interpersonal attraction, connection in close relationships and emotions. Also, conflict in close relationships, conflict resolution, communication and relationship satisfaction, passion, sexuality, breaking-ups, jealousy and violence will be discussed in the course. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Close Relationships Course |
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2nd Week |
Relationship Science: Concepts and Historical Overview |
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3rd Week |
Relationship Science: Methodical Perspective |
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4th Week |
Interpersonal Attraction |
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5th Week |
Cognitive Approach to Close Relationships |
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6th Week |
The Evolutionary Approach to Close Relationships |
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7th Week |
Commitment in Relationships |
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8th Week |
Attachment Theory |
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9th Week |
Attachment Theory and Culture |
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10th Week |
Emotion in Close Relationships |
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11th Week |
Attachment and Sexuality in Romantic Relationships |
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12th Week |
Conflict, Communication and Satisfaction in Close Relationships |
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13th Week |
Jealousy and Violence in Relationships |
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14th Week |
Jealousy and Violence in Relationships (cont.) |
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15th Week |
General Evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Fletcher, G. J. O. & Clark, M. S. (2002). Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Interpersonal processes. Oxford: Blackwell.
Cassidy, J. & Shaver, P. R. (2008). Handbook of attachment: Theory, research, and clinical applications (2. baskı). New York: Guilford Press.
* Materials used in this course are updated annually |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Project |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
24 |
24 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
1 |
160 |
160 |
| Total Work Load | 302 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.06 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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