MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CPS5114 Theories of Family Systems Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İLKE SİNE EGECİ
Course Objectives: Family is the primary social context which influences the
individual. Understanding of the family processes contributes
to a better understanding of the individual and his/her
behavior. The aim of this course is to look at the family
system from a psychological framework. The main family
theories are presented with a particular focus on Systems
Approach and Family Development Theory. Students are
introduced to the systemic perspective and equipped with a
better understanding of the patterns, processes and dynamics
regarding the family. Contemporary issues in family psychology
are also discussed.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define psychological phenomena using systems concepts.
2. Define The concepts and assumptions of the Family Systems
Theory.
3. Use the systems approach to Define and evaluate the family
4. Identify the different stages of the family life cycle
5. Define the characteristic of contemporary families
6. Discuss the needs of the contemporary families.
7. Discuss the problems specific to 21st century families.

Course Content

Family in 21st Century: Definition, Types, Characteristics
and Functions
Family Theories
General Systems Theory and Systems Perspective
Family Systems Theory; Family as a System: Basic Concepts
and Assumptions
Family as a System: Basic Concepts and Assumptions
Family Development Theory; Family Life Cycle: Stages of the
Family Development
Becoming a Family; Stage I: Families Coming Together; Stage
II: Joining of the Families
Stage III: Newly married Couple; Stage IV: Becoming parents – Couple with Children
Stage V : Mid-life Family
Stage VI: Launching Center
Stage VII. Aging and the Family
Contemporary issues in family psychology

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General Introduction
2) Family in 21st Century: Definition, Types, Characteristics and Functions
3) Family Theories
4) General Systems Theory and Systems Perspective
5) Family Systems Theory; Family as a System: Basic Concepts and Assumptions
6) Family as a System: Basic Concepts and Assumptions
7) Family as a System: Basic Concepts and Assumptions
8) Overview
9) Family Development Theory; Family Life Cycle: Stages of the Family Development
10) Becoming a Family; Stage I: Families Coming Together; Stage II: Joining of the Families
11) Stage II: Newly married Couple; Stage IV: Becoming parents – Couple with Children
12) Stage V : Mid-life Family; Stage VI: Launching Center
12) Aging and the Family
14) Contemporary issues in family psychology

Sources

Course Notes: 1. Nichols, W.C., Pace-Nichols, M.A., Becvar, D.S., & Napier, A.Y. (2000). Handbook of Family Development and Intervention. New York:John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2. Carter, B., & McGoldrick, M. (2005). The Expanded Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family, and Social Perspectives (3rd Edition). New York: Allyn and Bacon. 3. Gerson, R., Mcgoldrick, M., & Petry, S. (2008). Genograms: Assessment and Intervention (3rd Ed.). New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 4. Yalın, A., Oral, N, Gökler I. & Yılmaz B. (2007). Aile Terapisi. F. Çuhadaroğlu Çetin, A. Coşkun, E. İşeri, S. Miral, N. Motavallı, B. Pehlivantürk, T. Türkbay, R. Uslu, F Ünal (Ed ) Çocuk ve Ergen Psikiyatrisi Temel Kitabı
References: Contemporary scientific articles on the issue. Konularla ilgili çağdaş bilimsel makaleler.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 4
Project
Homework Assignments 2 8
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 22
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 3 35
Total Workload 139

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution