Information Package / Course Catalogue
Divorce Peacemaking
Course Code: IFC506
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 teach students models, techniques and applications of divorce mediation.

Course Content

Introduction to divorce mediation, application models, mediation techniques and interventions, mediation in court context, professional development

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To explain the concepts of divorce mediation.
2.To understand implementation models.
3.To use the skills related to mediation techniques and interventions.
4.To explain special topics in divorce mediation.
5.To examine mediation in the context of the court.
6.To understand the ways of professional development.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Taylor, A. (2002). The handbook of family dispute resolution: mediation theory and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
2.James, P. (2001). The divorce mediation handbook: everything you need to know. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
3.Stoner, E. K. (2006). Divorce without court: a guide to mediation & colloborative divorce. Nolo
4.Friedman, G. (1993). A guide to divorce mediation. How to reach a fair, legal settlement at a fraction of the cost. New York: Workman Publishing.
5.Barsky, E. A. (2000). Conflict resolution for the helping professions. Stamford: Brooks / Cole, Thomson Learning.
6.Beer, J. E. And Stief, E. (1997). The mediator s handbook. Canada:New Society Publishers.
7.Bush, A. B. R. ve Folger, P. J. (1994). The promise of mediation: Responding to conflict through empowerment and recognition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
8.Fisher, R,. Ury, W. ve Patton, B. (1991). Getting to yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in (2nd Ed.). USA: Penguin Books.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Divorce Mediation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Divorce Mediation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Implementation Models
Week 4 - Theoretical
Implementation Models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Implementation Models
Week 6 - Theoretical
Mediation techniques and interventions
Week 7 - Theoretical
Mediation techniques and interventions
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mediation techniques and interventions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Special issues in divorce mediation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Special issues in divorce mediation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mediation in the context of the Court
Week 13 - Theoretical
Mediation in the context of the Court
Week 14 - Theoretical
Professional development in family mediation
Week 15 - Theoretical
Professional development in family mediation
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment140228
Term Project20714
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
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PÇ-12
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PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
OÇ-6
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026