PSYCHOLOGY (ENGLISH)
Qualification Awarded	Program Süresi	Toplam Kredi (AKTS)	Öğretim Şekli	Yeterliliğin Düzeyi ve Öğrenme Alanı
Bachelor's (First Cycle) Degree	4	240	FULL TIME	TYÇ, TR-NQF-HE, EQF-LLL, ISCED (2011):Level 6 QF-EHEA:First Cycle TR-NQF-HE, ISCED (1997-2013): 31

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1312002071

Ders İsmi:

Readings in Psychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall
Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Labs	Credit	ECTS
3	0	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Other Recommended Topics for the Course:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Fatma GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce students to significant texts in various fields of psychology and to enhance their skills in critical reading, analysis, and critical thinking. It aims for students to gain in-depth knowledge about psychological topics and theories and to relate this knowledge to current events and personal experiences.

Course Content:

History of Psychology: Basic Concepts and Figures
Developmental Psychology and Theories of Learning
Personality Theories
Social Psychology: Attitudes and Social Interaction
Abnormal Psychology and Approaches to Psychotherapy
Cognitive Psychology and Mental Processes
Neuropsychology and Brain Research
Positive Psychology and Well-being
Ethics and Professionalism in Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology and Global Perspectives
Applied Psychology and Professional Practices
Current Research and Trends in Psychology
Critical Psychology and Alternative Approaches
Psychology and Art
Psychology and Technology
Student Presentations and Course Conclusion

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Possessing a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the main branches of psychology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Skill in relating psychological information to current events and personal experiences.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Developing an informed perspective on psychological topics and the ability to discuss these topics.
Learning Competence
1) Ability to critically evaluate psychological theories and concepts.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability to analyze and interpret academic texts.

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	History of Psychology and Basic Concepts	Articles
2)	Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence	Articles
3)	Theories of Learning and Educational Psychology	Articles
4)	Personality Theories: From Freud to Today	Articles
5)	Social Psychology: Social Interaction and Attitudes	Articles
6)	Quiz	Articles
7)	Abnormal Psychology: Disorders and Treatments	Articles
8)	Neuropsychology: Brain and Behavior	Articles
9)	Midterm	Articles
10)	Positive Psychology: Happiness and Well-being	Articles
11)	Ethical Issues in Psychology	Articles
12)	Cross-Cultural Psychology: Global Perspectives	Articles
13)	Applied Psychology: Professional Practices	Articles
14)	Current Research and Trends in Psychology	Articles
15)	Critical Psychology and Alternative Approach	Articles
16)	Final exam	Articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Makaleler
References:	Articles

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2) Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3) Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4) To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5) Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6) Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7) Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8) To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9) To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10) Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the theories, different approaches and perspectives related to psychology and knows the basic concepts and terms related to psychology.
2)	Knows the process of psychology becoming a science from a historical perspective, its approach to emotional, behavioral and mental processes in this process and the scientific methods used to investigate these processes.
3)	Knows the working subjects and methods of the subfields of psychology and defines the duties of psychologists working in these fields.
4)	To be able to deal with the human being as a biological, psychological, sociological and cultural whole and to be able to establish a relationship with related disciplines in this sense.
5)	Knows the salient emphases of the major theories, approaches and perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic and sociocultural).
6)	Knows the basic principles and methods of psychological assessment and gains basic interview skills.
7)	Have a basic level of knowledge about commonly used measurement tools in related subfields of psychology.
8)	To have the knowledge and skills required to conduct research in the field of psychology, to find a problem, to create a research design, to collect data, to determine appropriate data analysis, to interpret and report findings.
9)	To have a good understanding of scientific thinking in psychology; to use critical thinking and reasoning skills.
10)	Knows the ethical principles, values and practices of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	6	96
Quizzes	1	6	6
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	6	6
Total Workload			162