| Academic Unit: |
Psychology |
| Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face |
| Prerequisites: |
No prerequisite |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Course Unit: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
- - |
| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this class is to provide the necessary information for:
1) understanding of issues involved in dating, marriage and family life.
2) An awareness of own as well as others` attitudes and values about dating, marriage and family life.
3) An awareness of the social, cultural, and economic influences on family formation and life
4) Developing critical thinking skills around issues important to dating, marriage and family life. |
| Course Contents: |
This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific study and understanding of family life, while providing you with opportunities and a safe environment to examine your attitudes and values regarding relationships and families. The class will be designed to incorporate various learning styles including lectures, films, small group exercises, and class discussions to facilitate your active participation in learning. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit (LO): |
- 1- To be able to know, explain and interpret the theoretical background of relationship and family dynamics
- 2- Have an enhanced awareness of social, cultural and individual differences and know how to operate in diverse settings
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: |
Lecture, classroom exercises, discussion |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preperation |
| 1 |
Introduction |
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| 2 |
Early Attachment |
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| 3 |
Early Attachment |
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| 4 |
Attraction and Choice of Spouse |
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| 5 |
Attraction and Choice of Spouse |
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| 6 |
Romantic Love, Intimacy, Commitment, Adult Attachment: Communication |
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| 7 |
Romantic Love, Intimacy, Commitment, Adult Attachment: Communication |
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| 8 |
Midterm Exam |
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| 9 |
Monogamy, Long Distance Relationships |
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| 10 |
Monogamy, Long Distance Relationships |
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| 11 |
Relationship Problems: Stress and Tension |
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| 12 |
Relationship Problems: Stress and Tension |
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| 13 |
Group Presentations |
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| 14 |
Review |
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At Kadir Has University, a Semester is 14 weeks; The weeks 15 and 16 are reserved for final exams.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO) AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS (PQ)
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Contribution: 1 Low, 2 Average, 3 High
