| Course Type | Elective Course |
|---|
| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
|---|
| Year of Study | - |
|---|
| Semester | - |
|---|
| ECTS | 5 |
|---|
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains fundamental concepts related to family law.
- Evaluates the basic regulations of Turkish family law.
- Interprets national and international regulations regarding children's rights.
- Explains the legal aspects of divorce, custody, alimony, and adoption processes.
- Analyzes the functioning of the child protection system.
- Explains legal regulations regarding domestic violence.
- Evaluates legal and ethical responsibilities in family counseling practices.
- Uses legal knowledge and legislation appropriately in family counseling processes.
|
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
|---|
| Prerequisites | No |
|---|
| Recommended Optional Programme Components | Current topics in family counseling |
|---|
| Course Description | This course aims to equip prospective family counselors with fundamental knowledge and skills in family and child law. The course covers the basic principles of Turkish family law, marriage, divorce, custody, alimony, kinship, adoption, guardianship, children's rights, the child protection system, legal regulations concerning domestic violence, and the legal responsibilities of family counselors. The goal is for students to be able to evaluate legal issues they may encounter in family counseling practice within the framework of relevant legislation. |
|---|
| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
|
1st Week |
Introduction to Family and Child Law: Basic Concepts, the Place and Sources of Family Law in the Legal System |
|
2nd Week |
Family Law in the Turkish Civil Code: Legal Structure of the Family, Basic Principles and Current Developments |
|
3rd Week |
Marriage: Conditions for Marriage, Establishment of Marriage, Rights and Obligations of Spouses |
|
4th Week |
Property Regimes in Marriage and Financial Relations Between Spouses |
|
5th Week |
Grounds for Divorce, Divorce Process and Legal Consequences of Divorce |
|
6th Week |
Custody, Establishment of Personal Relationships, Child Support and Alimony |
|
7th Week |
Paternity, Recognition, Paternity Cases and Adoption |
|
8th Week |
Midterm Exam / Case Analysis |
|
9th Week |
Guardianship, Trusteeship and Regulations Regarding the Legal Protection of Children |
|
10th Week |
Children's Rights: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and National Legislation |
|
11th Week |
Child Protection Law and the Functioning of the Child Protection System |
|
12th Week |
Child Neglect and Abuse, Reporting Obligation and Related Legal Processes |
|
13th Week |
Domestic Violence, Law No. 6284, Protective and Preventive Measures |
|
14th Week |
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities in Family Counseling; Inter-institutional cooperation, evaluation of current judicial decisions |
|
15th Week |
General evaluation, comprehensive case discussions, student presentations and general review of the course |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading | Dural, M., Öğüz, T. and Gümüş, M. A. Turkish Private Law Volume III: Family Law.
Akıntürk, T. and Ateş, D. Turkish Civil Law: Family Law. Turkish Civil Code
Child Protection Law
Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child |
|---|
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Problem Solving
|
|---|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
|
| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
|
| Individual or group work |
3 |
20 |
60 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
15 |
2 |
30 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Homework |
|
|
|
| Meeting with advisor |
|
|
|
| Total Work Load | 145 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.83 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
|
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
|---|
| Work Placement(s) | No |
|---|
