SOC3005 Sociology of Gender and FamilyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: SOC3005
Ders İsmi: Sociology of Gender and Family
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Fall
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: English
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: This course employs a variety of Sociological frameworks to analyze various gender issues as well as family arrangements and practices in contemporary societies. It also examines relationships between family and other institutions in society from a gender perspective. It encourages students to understand the social institution of the family in all its complexity through a study of his/her own family, as well as comparative work on families worldwide.
Course Content: In this interdisciplinary course, we will consider the variety of human family forms where gender is a significant category of analysis. Topics will include the construction of gender identity and sexuality and the relationship of gender to past and present social and cultural institutions and the family. By the end of this course, you will widen your knowledge of social, cultural, and historical diversity among human families; use concepts from social theory to analyze contemporary family issues and be able to discuss their social and political implications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course Presentation of the syllabus and discussion on interests and expectations.
2) What is a family? Writing of a short biographical essay; discussion of our common pre-conceived notions and stereotypes about the family.
3) Families Past and Present Reading 1 : The theoretical importance of the family Reading 2 : The global revolution in family and personal life
4) Public Debates and Private Lives Reading 5 : The mommy wars Reading 6 : Decline of the family debates
5) Changing Gender Roles Reading 7 : The ice cracks Reading 8 : Falling back on plan B
6) Sexuality and society Reading 9 : Sexual revolution Reading 10 : Hooking up and dating
7) Mid-term Mid-term
8) Courtship and marriage (2) Diverse families paper due Discussion and comparison on marriage accross cultures
9) Divorce and remarriage Discussion on project assignment Analysis of divorce statistics from different countries. Reading 18: The Modern American Stepfamily Farklı ülkelerden boşanma istatistiklerini inceleme Okuma 18:Modern Amerikan üvey-aileler Prepare major ideas and methodological issues for the project
10) Parenthood Reading 19 : New families Reading 20 : Healthy dads, healthy kids
11) Childhood and Youth Reading 21: Beyond Sentimentality Reading 24: Ties that Bind
12) Work and Family Life Reading 25 : The second shift Reading 26 : The rhetoric and reality of Opting Out
13) Family and the Economy Reading 28: the economy that never sleeps Reading 30: Why middle-class mothers and fathers are going broke
14) Living with extended family Discussion of extended familly throughout the world. Visionning of British-Pakistany film "West is West".

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Course reader
References: Available at the bookstore /Kitapcilarda bulunabilir

Arlene S. Skolnick & Jerome H. Skolnick, Family in Transition (Pearson, 2011) - 16th edition.
ALSO
Families across Cultures (PDF file)
Doing Better for Families (PDF file)
Additional materials, articles, films will be make available during the semester. / Ilave makale ve filmlere donem boyunca erişilebilir.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları
Program Outcomes
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice.
2) To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection.
3) To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy.
4) To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
5) To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
6) To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
7) To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
8) To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
9) To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
10) To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy.
11) To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 15
Project 1 % 25
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Project 1 30 30
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 118