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| Code | PDRS207 |
| Name | Psychology of Close Relationships |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayça SARAÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayça SARAÇ
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a map that will facilitate the development of a general understanding by bringing together concepts, theories and examples of common and similar elements observed in close relationships. For this purpose, it is aimed for students to be aware of the developmental stages of close relationships, to have knowledge about important processes such as communication, conflict resolution, love, sexuality, violence in close relationships, to explain the intervention methods related to the problems that may be encountered in close relationships, and to establish a connection between the information they have learned and the close relationships in their own lives.
Course Content
Distinctive aspects of close relationships, types of close relationships, processes and theoretical explanations about close relationships, research on close relationships, intervention methods used in close relationships constitute the content of the course.
Course Precondition
None.
Resources
Malkoç, A. ve Örnek, D. B. (2022). Understanding Intimate Relationships: The Nature of Romantic Relationships. Nobel Publishing: Ankara. Hendrick, S. S. (2019). Psychology of Close Relationships. Nobel Publishing: Ankara
Notes
Demiray, U. (2008). Effective communication. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Avcı, Ö. (2019). Emotional intelligence and communication. Beta Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the dynamics of close relationships and scientific approaches to close relationships. |
| LO02 | Distinguish between types of close relationships such as friendship, family, and romantic relationships. |
| LO03 | Identify what is important in family and friendship relationships. |
| LO04 | Lists the titles under which research on intimate relationships is organized. |
| LO05 | Explains and gives examples of how the process progresses at the beginning of close relationships. |
| LO06 | Distinguish between the beginning and developmental stages in close relationships. |
| LO07 | Has knowledge of the processes involved in ending close relationships. |
| LO08 | Lists the important elements regarding spouse selection and the marriage process. |
| LO09 | Explains the processes related to love and sexuality in close relationships. |
| LO10 | Indicates the problems that can be encountered in close relationships. |
| LO11 | Explains the processes of communication and conflict resolution in close relationships. |
| LO12 | Defines physical and psychological violence behaviors that may occur in close relationships. |
| LO13 | Explain how Imago and Gotmann couple therapies are applied in intimate relationships. |
| LO14 | Explain how emotion-focused and systemic couple therapies are used in intimate relationships. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains career development and career choice process | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods and techniques. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains classroom and behavior management approaches. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling. | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops insight and is open to learning and development. | 5 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shows empathy and care towards people. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place. | 2 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamics of close relationships and scientific approaches to close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 2 | Types of intimate relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 3 | Family and friendship relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 4 | Research on close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Beginning in close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | Development in close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Termination of close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Choice of marriage partner and marriage | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Love and sexuality | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Problems in close relationships | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Therapeutic interventions in close relationships 1 | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Therapeutic interventions in close relationships 2 | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Therapeutic interventions in close relationships 3 | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Emotion-focused and systemic couple therapy | Reviewing related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 99 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,96 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||