THE DYNAMICS OF LIFE AND FAMILY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CGY105E	THE DYNAMICS OF LIFE AND FAMILY	1	2	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ASHIFA KARIVELIPARAMBIL MOHAMMED ASHRAF
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The purpose of this course is to gain knowledge and attitudes about the historical development, dynamics, importance of the child and regulation of family relations in the family.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept of family, characteristics of a healthy family, role distribution in the family, family communication and family life cycle, changing family structure, family problems

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explains the historical development and evaluation of the family.
Explains the importance of relationships between family members.
Defends the relationship between family and health and the improvement of family health.
Orders the role distribution, family communication, family periods and family life cycle
Explain family communication, family role distribution and family life cycle.
Explains the family's relationship with the child, adolescent and adult.
Compares different parental attitudes.
Plans family education and counseling programs.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, Database review	Overview of the course and syllabus, related concepts	Lecture, individual work
2	Literature review, Database review	Historical development of family	Lecture, individual work
3	Literature review, Individual research, Database analysis	Family theories	Case Study, Discussion
4	Literature review, Individual research	Types of families, characteristics of families	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
5	Literature review, Individual research	Individual and family life cycle	Lecture, Discussion
6	Literature review, Individual research	Functions of the family	Lecture, Discussion
7	Literature review, Individual research	Functions of the family, An overview	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, Individual research	Family relations and communication, Types of parenting	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
10	Literature review, Individual research	Domestic violence	Lecture, Discussion
11	Literature review, Individual research	Migration, divorce, lost, and families	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
12	Literature review, Individual research	Foster family and adoption	Lecture, Discussion
13	Literature review, Individual research	Family training	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
14	Literature review, Individual research	Family counselling	Lecture, Discussion
15	Literature review, Individual research	Family counselling	Lecture, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Coursepack Current Literature
Froma Walsh, 2015. Normal Family Processes. The Guilford Press.
Monica McGoldrick, 2015. The Expanding Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family, and Social Perspectives. Pearson.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of Child Development.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of Child Development.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to interpret and evaluate data, to define and analyze problems, to develop solutions based on research and evidence by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to independently carry out an advanced study in the field of Child Development.					4
2	To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex unforeseen problems encountered in practices related to Child Development.					4
3	To be able to understand and manage the activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Child Development.					4
2	Ability to identify learning needs and direct learning.				3
3	Developing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to inform relevant persons and institutions on issues related to Child Development; to be able to convey their thoughts and solutions to the problems verbally and in writing.						5
2	To be able to share with experts and non-experts, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, their thoughts and solutions to problems in the field of Child Development.					4
3	Being able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with the awareness of social responsibility.					4
4	To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.					4
5	To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License required by the Child Development field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to Child Development.						5
2	To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	1	14
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	6	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	7	21
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	123