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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
SOC3005 | Sociology of Gender and Family | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. AYŞE NİLÜFER NARLI |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Students who succeed in this course will be able to: (1) Identify sociological frameworks related to gender and family (2)Assess the social institution of the family in a global context. (3) Examine family issues from a gender perspective, with a focus on gender-roles and expectations within the family. (4) Analyze and compare families accross cultures. (5)Analyse and compare sexuality, dating, and marriage norms accross cultures (6)Examine the impact of economic situations and social class on family structure and everyday life. (7) Demonstrate ability to do a family tree. (8) Describe one's own family culture, and history through writing a biographical research-paper based on interviews of the student's family members. |
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. |
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". |
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. |
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 | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | |
2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | |
3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | |
4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | |
5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | |
6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | |
7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | |
8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | |
9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | |
10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | |
11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | |
12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | |
13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | |
14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | |
15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment |