Information Package / Course Catalogue
Close Relations
Course Code: RPD463
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Comprehending close relationship concepts

Course Content

Description of Close Relationship (Bisexual relationships, Gay and Lesbian relationships), Love Theories, Phases and Important Dynamics in Close Relationships, Starting Close Relationships (Assertiveness/Shyness, Dealing with rejection), Continuing Close Relationships (Attachment, Expectations, Self-disclosure, Intimacy, Trust, Jealousy, Communication, Forgiveness, Sexuality, Abuse and Rape), Ending Close Relationships (Separation and Dealing with Separation), Pathological loves and Internet loves

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Developing cultural perspective towards close relationships
2.Conceptualizing problems in close relationships
3.Knowledge about heterosexual, bisexual and gay/lesbian relations
4.Knowledge about love theories
5.Knowledge about close relationship phases
6.Conceptualizing important dynamics in close relationships
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hendrick, C. (Ed)(1989). Close relationships. California: Sage Publication
2.Mashek, D. J. & Aron, A. (2004). Handbook of closeness and intimacy. London: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
3.Spitzberg, B. H. & Cupach, W. R. (Eds) (1998). The dark side of close relationships. Mahwah: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Description of Close Relationship (Bisexual relationships, Gay and Lesbian relationships)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Description of Close Relationship (Bisexual relationships, Gay and Lesbian relationships)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Love Theories
Week 4 - Theoretical
Love Theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Phases and Important Dynamics in Close Relationships
Week 6 - Theoretical
Phases and Important Dynamics in Close Relationships
Week 7 - Theoretical
Starting Close Relationships (Assertiveness/Shyness, Dealing with rejection)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Starting Close Relationships (Assertiveness/Shyness, Dealing with rejection) (Mid-term Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Continuing Close Relationships (Attachment, Expectations, Self-disclosure, Intimacy, Trust, Jealousy, Communication, Forgiveness, Sexuality, Abuse and Rape)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Continuing Close Relationships (Attachment, Expectations, Self-disclosure, Intimacy, Trust, Jealousy, Communication, Forgiveness, Sexuality, Abuse and Rape)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Continuing Close Relationships (Attachment, Expectations, Self-disclosure, Intimacy, Trust, Jealousy, Communication, Forgiveness, Sexuality, Abuse and Rape)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ending Close Relationships (Separation and Dealing with Separation)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ending Close Relationships (Separation and Dealing with Separation)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Pathological loves and Internet loves
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Individual Work142028
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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4
4
4
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5
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5
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5
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4
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4
5
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5
5
5
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4
4
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4
5
4
OÇ-6
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026