NUTRITION AND DIETETIC (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
ALD5006	Family and Child Law	Spring	3	0	3	8

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. ARZU BUYRUK GENÇ
Recommended Optional Program Components:	Law, Pschology, Psychological Counseling
Course Objectives:	This course aims to examine the fundamental principles of family and child law, national and international legislation, child rights conventions, and protective and preventive legal mechanisms. It will also address the legal and social implications of issues such as divorce, custody, alimony, and adoption.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the fundamental concepts of family and child law.

Analyze family relationships within the framework of Turkish Civil Law.

Interpret international child rights conventions (UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Lanzarote Convention, Istanbul Convention).

Describe the child protection system and inter-institutional functioning.

Evaluate legal processes related to divorce, custody, alimony, and adoption.

Identify legal obligations in cases of child abuse and neglect.

Analyze practices related to the protection and rights of children within the child justice system.

Course Content

This course provides comprehensive knowledge on family and child law, and covers topics such as custody and divorce.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction	None
2)	Introduction to family and child law: Conceptual and historical framework	None
3)	Family structure, marriage, divorce, and property regimes in Turkish Civil Law	None
4)	Custody, guardianship, alimony: Legal regulations	None
5)	Adoption and foster care practices	None
6)	International conventions: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Lanzarote Convention	None
7)	Child Protection Law (Law No. 5395) and protective/preventive measures	None
8)	Structure of family courts and juvenile courts	None
9)	Mid Term Exam	None
10)	Child abuse and neglect: Legal definition and reporting obligation	None
11)	Children's right to be heard and freedom of expression	None
12)	Legal status of refugee and migrant children	None
13)	Children’s rights in the digital environment: Cyberbullying and digital privacy	None
14)	General overview of the course	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Türk Medeni Kanunu 5395 Sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu BM Çocuk Haklarına Dair Sözleşme N. Akyüz (2019). Çocuk Hakları ve Hukuku G. Başcı, F. Doğan (2022). Aile Hukuku ve Uygulama Güncel Yargıtay kararları ve içtihatlar
References:	Türk Medeni Kanunu 5395 Sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu BM Çocuk Haklarına Dair Sözleşme N. Akyüz (2019). Çocuk Hakları ve Hukuku G. Başcı, F. Doğan (2022). Aile Hukuku ve Uygulama Güncel Yargıtay kararları ve içtihatlar

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	42	588
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			594

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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 Nutrition and Dietetics 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 assess nutritional status of risky groups in nutrition related problems (pregnant, babies, adolescences, elders, etc.)
4)	To use healthcare, information technologies for Nutrition and Dietetic practice and research.
5)	To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships.
6)	To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level.
7)	To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
8)	To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice.
9)	To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach.
10)	To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively.
11)	To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other dieticians, education of health professionals and individuals about nutrition.
12)	To carry out dietetic practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community.