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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 | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. |
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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) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |