PSYCHOLOGY OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

RPSD475

Course Code: RPSD475
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understands the close relationship definitions and types.
Understands the important dynamics in close relationships.
Knows the processes in close relationships.
Conceptualize the problems in close relationships.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Definition of close relationship, processes and important dynamics in a close relationship, developing a comprehensive and cultural viewpoint, initiation, maintaining and finalizing close relationships, conceptualisation of problems faced by clients who have close relationships problems.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction of the course and explanation of general objectives
2^nd Week	Importance of Relations, Attractiveness and Relationship Development
3^rd Week	Friendship and Social Support
4^th Week	Romantic love
5^th Week	Relational Sexuality, Communication and Sustaining Relationship
6^th Week	Conflict and Abuse
7^th Week	End of Relationship, Divorce and Deprivation
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Different Relationships, Gender
10^th Week	Group presentations
11^th Week	Group presentations
12^th Week	Group presentations
13^th Week	Group presentations
14^th Week	Group presentations
15^th Week	General Evaluation / Overall Review

Recommended or Required Reading

Hendrick, S.S. (2009). Yakın ilişkiler psikolojisi. Ankara: Nobel Yayınları.
Hendrick, C. (1989). Close relationships. California: Sage Publication.
Mashek, D. J. & Aron, A. (2004). Handbook of closeness and intimacy. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Spitzberg, B. H. & Cupach, W. R. (Eds) (1998). The dark side of close relationships. Mahwah: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Case Study
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	20
Practice	1	30
Project	1	10
Oral Exam	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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	10	10
Course hours	14	2	28
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	10	10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	1	10	10
Presentation (including preperation)	1	10	10
Research	1	10	10
Article	3	4	12
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

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