| FAMILY COUNSELING (TURKISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ALD5006 | Family and Child Law | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| 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. |
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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. |
| This course provides comprehensive knowledge on family and child law, and covers topics such as custody and divorce. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 | 588 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 594 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Using the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of family counseling, interpret and evaluate the data put forward scientifically, identify, analyze and synthesize the problems of the field, develop solutions in line with professional and ethical values, share information and participate in teamwork. | 1 |
| 2) | Uses all kinds of information and technologies related to the field of family counseling. | 1 |
| 3) | Has the knowledge of reaching scientific knowledge and findings, results, following, evaluating and applying current literature in the field of family counseling. | 1 |
| 4) | Using the knowledge, skills and experience gained in the field of family counseling, the individual makes the necessary training focused on solutions to the problems that occur in the family and society. | 1 |
| 5) | As a family counselor, he/she plans and manages activities for the development of the employees under his/her responsibility within the framework of a project and monitors and evaluates the process. | 1 |
| 6) | Develops a counseling approach that is in accordance with ethical principles and has a high cultural sensitivity. | 1 |
| 7) | Evaluates individual, couple and family problems with a multidimensional approach. | 1 |
| 8) | Uses related measurement and evaluation tools effectively in the process of family counseling. | 5 |
| 9) | Develops the ability to assess and intervene in structural elements such as communication, roles and boundaries within the family. | 1 |
| 10) | To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve complex and intricate problems encountered and unforeseen in practices related to the field of family counseling. | 4 |
| 11) | Demonstrates competence in research, data analysis and scientific reporting in the field of family counseling. | 1 |