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 :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
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	Literature review, Individual research	Family relations and communication, Types of parenting	Lecture, Case Study, Discussion
9	Literature review, Individual research	Domestic violence	Lecture, Discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	40		Optical (Test) Exam
Homework Assessment	1	10
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	3	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.					4
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.					4
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.					4
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.					4
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.					4
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.					4
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.					4
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.					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