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Course Description Course Name : Father and Child Relationships Course Code : OÖ 740 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN ÖZGÜN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes fatherhood concepts from multiple perspectives, explains different dimensions of fatherhood and discusses impact of fathers on child development Explains and compares differet perspectives on fatherhood Explains, compares and assesses different studies and theories on fatherhood Discussess and assesses the relations between fatherhood and masculinity Based on the theories and studies, describes, explains and discusses the impact of father involvement in child care on child outcomes Discusses fathers´ roles in different cultural contexts Plans and conducts a study on fatherhood Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Traditionally, social scientists neglected the role of the father in child development. This neglect of the father by social scientists can be viewed as a reflection of a lack of interest by culture in fathers and even by fathers in their role. However, in the past decades, researchers have become increasingly aware of the need to broaden the theoretical and research understanding the patterns of father-child interactions. Consequently, there has been a steady increase in studies on father-child interactions in a wide range of cultural context. There is now a broad consensus that fathers are important contributors to both normal and abnormal child outcomes. This course aims to discuss the role of fathers in child development by understanding more about fathers and what their relationships are with their families and children. Course Contents : Reconstruction the concept of fatherhood, different dimensions of fatherhood and impacts of fathers on child development, Different approaches to fatherhood, Fatherhood and masculinity, Deconstruction the concept of essential fatherhood, Development and importance of father-child relations in two parent families, Fatherhood and perception of fatherhood in early childhood period, Fatherhood, marriage and farmily, Fathers of children with developmental disabilities, Different cultural contexts and fatherhood roles, Father involvement in child care and child outcomes Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to course and course requirement None Lecture and discussion 2 Reconstruction the concept of fatherhood Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 3 How fathers impact child development? Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 4 Diffrent dimensions of fatherhood Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 5 Different approaches to fatherhood: A socio-cultural perspective Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 6 Fatherhood and masculinity Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 7 Deconstruction the concept of essential fatherhood Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 8 Mid-term exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed - 9 Development and importance of father-child relations in two parent families Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 10 Fatherhood and perception of fatherhood in early childhood period Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 11 Low SES fathers: Mythes and facts Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 12 Fatherhood, marriage and farmily Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 13 Fathers of children with developmental disabilities Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 14 Different cultural contexts and fatherhood roles Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 15 Father involvement in child care and child outcomes Chapter reading and writing a reflective paper Lecture, presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam Preparing for the exam and review of the topics discussed -   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lamb, M. E. (2004). The Role of the Father in Child Development. New York: Wiley.  Various research articles Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Relates knowledge in the field of early childhood education to the knowledge in other fields. 5 2 Explains the theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of study at expert level. 5 3 Plans and executes a scientific research study. 5 4 Acts in accordance with the social, scientific, cultural and ethical standards when conducting a scientific research or concluding projects. 5 5 Describes and defines different scientific research methods and analyses used in social sciences. 5 6 Independently executes a study that requires expertise in his/her field. 5 7 Questions and inquires into the social and scientific topics in a critical manner and is open to new perspectives. 5 8 Presents a research study that s/he conducted in the field of early childhood education to a group of experts or non-experts orally, visually or in writing, 5 9 Thoroughly explains the educational and developmental issues related to early childhood education. 5 10 Defines, describes and explains teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3 11 Explains the interactions among different disciplines related to her/his field of study. 5 12 Critically reviews and reflects on the national and international approaches to early childhood education. 4 13 Applies different teaching strategies, methods and techniques. 3 14 Works in a team and/or acts as a leader to solve problems in her/his field. 5 15 Executes studies in her/his field of study in accordance with the life long learning perspective. 4 16 Is sensitive to and follows the social and technological developments. 3 17 Utilizes the information and communication technologies effectively. 3 18 Proficiently uses one of the languages in the European Language Portfolio at the level that enables her/him understand the knowledge base related to her/his field of study, communicate orally and verbally. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 7 98 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 155 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2 ECTS Credit: 6