MEDICINE
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
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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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process