Raquel Delevi
Child and Family StudiesOffice: E&T 508
Phone: 323-343-4590
E-mail: rdelevi@yahoo.com
INTRODUCTION
I am originally from Turkey, and moved to USA in 2002 to get my graduate degree. After getting my Masters from Syracuse University, and PhD from Florida State University, I am very happy to join the CalState LA family. I am a Marriage and Family Therapist by training, have worked extensively with couples especially in the area of premarital relationship education.
TEACHING INTERESTS
Having specialized in romantic and family relationships, one of my areas of expertise is development of intimate relationships, communication, relationship conflict and violence, divorce, and remarriage. I am also very interested in parent-child relationships across the life span, and other family dynamics shaping child development. In my teaching, I tend to adopt a hands-on approach where I encourage students to relate to the material personally. I also try to promote critical thinking in the classroom, always incorporating issues of diversity in regards to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion etc.
RESEARCH
My research focuses on various aspects of romantic relationships. In the past, I have examined the impact of interparental conflict on young adult romantic relationships. Currently, I am interested in the cross-cultural meaning of romantic relationships. More specifically, I am studying the change in romantic relationship expectations of International students.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Delevi, R., & Bugay, A. (2009). Shift in romantic relationship expectations of international graduate students from Turkey. Poster Presentation, International Section, National Council on Family Relations Conference (NCFR), San Francisco, CA. | 2009 |
| Delevi, R., & Cornille, T. (2009). Does positivity matter? Impact of interparental interactions on young adult conflict management. Poster Presentation, Family Sciences Section, National Council on Family Relations Conference (NCFR), San Francisco, CA. | 2009 |
| Delevi, R. (2008, November). Multicultural competence and ethics. International Conference on Ethics across the Curriculum, Baltimore, MD. | 2008 |
| Delevi, R., Meyer, A., Flanigan, N., et al. (2008, November). Using video clips as lenses to family distress: Teaching family distress model. Education and Enrichment Section, National Council on Family Relations Conference (NCFR), Little Rock, AR. | 2008 |
| Braithwaite, S. R., Delevi, R., & Fincham, F. D. (in press). Protective impact of committed relationships among college students. Personal Relationships. | 2008 |
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Marriage and Family Therapy 2008
- Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy 2005
- Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
B.A. Psychology 2003
- Koc University
Istanbul, Turkey
B.A. International Relations 2003
- Koc University
Istanbul, Turkey
COURSE LISTING
| Course | Course Title | Day & Time | Room | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHDV 120-2 | Intimate Relationships in a Diversified Society | T/TH 9.50-11.30 | FA 347 | Fall 2009 |
| CHDV 140-2 | Child Development | T/TH 1.30-3.10 | BH 184 | Fall 2009 |