SOC3005 Sociology of Gender and FamilyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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
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.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.