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Family Policies

Course Code	: ÇEİ523
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 3
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to analyze family policies within the discipline of social policy by examining the changing social and demographic structure of the family. It aims to comparatively evaluate national and international family policies in areas such as care work, gender roles, and the welfare of children and the elderly. Students are also expected to develop family policy proposals that contribute to inclusive, equitable, and sustainable social welfare systems.

Course Content

The social role and evolving structure of the family; main theoretical approaches to family in social policy; the relationship between family types and welfare regimes; family policies addressing fertility, parental leave, child and elderly care, income support, domestic violence, and gender equality; comparative analysis of policy models implemented in Turkey and other countries.

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Learning Outcomes

1.	Can analyze the social role of the family and the development of family policies within the framework of social policy theories.
2.	Can comparatively evaluate family policies implemented across different welfare regimes.
3.	Can critically interpret social policy instruments related to care work, parental leave, and child welfare.
4.	Can analyze Turkey's family policies in both historical and contemporary contexts and evaluate them from a gender equality perspective.
5.	Can develop family policy proposals that promote equality, inclusion, and intergenerational solidarity.

Recommended or Required Reading

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Historical and sociological transformation of the family

Week 2 - Theoretical

The family in the context of social policy: Key theoretical approaches

Week 3 - Theoretical

Demographic and social changes in family structure

Week 4 - Theoretical

Classification of family policies: Universal, targeted, and selective models

Week 5 - Theoretical

Relationship between welfare regimes and family policies

Week 6 - Theoretical

Fertility, population policies, and state intervention in family life

Week 7 - Theoretical

Parental leave, birth allowances, and care work policies

Week 8 - Theoretical

Child welfare and early childhood policy

Week 9 - Theoretical

Elder care and intergenerational solidarity

Week 10 - Theoretical

Domestic violence, social services, and protection mechanisms

Week 11 - Theoretical

Evaluation of family policies from a gender equality perspective

Week 12 - Theoretical

Historical development and current trends in family policies in Turkey

Week 13 - Theoretical

International good practice examples: Scandinavia, Germany, South Korea

Week 14 - Theoretical

Policy development workshop: Proposals for equitable and inclusive family policies

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	2	3	70
Midterm Examination	1	20	1	21
Final Examination	1	30	1	31
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				122

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10	PÇ-11	PÇ-12
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

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