COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

PSYCHOLOGY

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ABBAS TÜRNÜKLÜ

Offered to

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to discuss and analyze family conflicts, family mediation models and approaches, family mediation skills and techniques, divorce mediation, parent teen mediation, cultural issues in family mediation,ethics and standards, confidentiality

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Barsky, E. A. (2000). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Stamford: Brooks / Cole, Thomson Learning.
2. Beer, J. E. And Stief, E. (1997). The mediator s handbook. Canada:New Society Publishers.
3. Bush, A. B. R. ve Folger, P. J. (1994). The promise of mediation: Responding to conflict through empowerment and recognition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
4. Fisher, R,. Ury, W. ve Patton, B. (1991). Getting to yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in (2nd Ed.). USA: Penguin Boks.
5. Friedman, G. (1993). A guide to divorce mediation. How to reach a fair, legal settlement at a fraction of the cost. New York: Workman Publishing.
6. James, P. (2001). The divorce mediation handbook: everything you need to know. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
7. Moore, W. C. (1996). The mediation process: practical strategies for resolving conflict (2nd edit.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
8. Stoner, E. K. (2006). Divorce without court: a guide to mediation

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, discussions, case studies, problem solving.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Midterm
2. Final

Assessment Criteria

1. To analyze family conflict resolution process.
2. To evaluate interpersonal negotiation tactics in family conflict resolution process.
3. To evaluate the role of the negotiation and mediator in family conflict resolution process.
4. To evaluate divorce mediation practices.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Assignments must be submitted in time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

abbas.turnuklu@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 13:00-14:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes