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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS PSI 5061 CLOSE RELATIONSHIP ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

PSYCHOLOGY

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ARZU ARAZ

Offered to

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Objective

The purpose of this course is to investigate the core topics related to close relationships in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to describe the basic concepts of close relationships 2   To be able to explain basic theoretical approaches related to close relationships 3   To be able to explain research methods in close relationships 4   To be able to explain how close relationships influence the society 5   To be able to realize the psychological processes behind close relationships 6   To be able to discuss everyday life from the perspectives of close relationships

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description 1 Close relationship theories and research methods 2 Dark side of close relationships 3 Evolutionary approaches to relationships 4 Emotions in close relationships 5 Communication in close relationships 6 Gender in close relationships 7 Jealousy 8 The lifecycle of friendship 9 Marriage 10 Parenting 11 Divorce and ending relationships 12 Remarriage 13 Close relationships in old age 14 Loss and bereavement in close relationships

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Hendrick, C. & Hendrick, S. S. (2000). Close relationships: A sourcebook. Sage Publications. 2. Reis, H. T. & Rusbult, C. A. Close relationships: Key readings. Psychology Press. 3. Miller, R. S. & Pearlman, D. (2008). Intimate relationships. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. 4. Milardo, R. M. & Duck, S. (2000). Families as relationships. John Wiley & Sons.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Teaching, discussions with group and sample case presentation.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA 1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM 2 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE 3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FCG* 0.60 4 RST RESIT 5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST* 0.60

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Midterm and Final Exams

Assessment Criteria

LO 1-2: Assessed with Midterm exam LO 3-5: Assessed with homework/report, presentation and final exam

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70% attendance is obligatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Arzu Araz a.araz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 10:00 - 11:30

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours) Lectures 14 3 42 Preparation for midterm exam 1 10 10 Preparation for final exam 1 12 12 Preparing assignments 1 30 30 Preparing presentations 1 40 40 Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 5 70 Midterm 1 3 3 Final 1 3 3 TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 210

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LO PO.1 PO.2 PO.3 PO.4 PO.5 PO.6 LO.1 5 5 LO.2 5 LO.3 5 4 5 LO.4 5 4 LO.5 5 4 LO.6 5 3