PSI 325


Course Title Course Code Program Level
Readings in Psychology III PSI 325 Psychology B.A. / B.Sc.

Course Term
(Course Semester)
Teaching and Learning Methods
Credits
Theory Practice Lab Projects/Field Work Seminars/Workshops Other Total Credits ECTS Credits
05
(Fall)
42 18 50 15 125 3 5

Teaching Staff Assistant Professor Funda KUTLU
Language of Instruction İngilizce (English)
Type Of Course Elective
Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for the course
Recommended Optional Programme Component
Course Objectives Reading and discussing current psychological issues and also preparing a poster and brochure about selected topics for people.
Course Content During this course, current articles from different psychology fields are introduced to the students, and the content and method of this article are discussed and evaluated. In addition, students prepare a short informative poster for the public and a brochure with more detailed information on a topic related to current issues.
Learning Outcomes (LO) The students who completed the course and were successful will acquire the following achievements; 1- Distinguish current issues in the field of psychology 2- Examine the contents of current articles in the field of academic and applied psychology 3- Relate theoretical and practical issues in different fields of psychology 4- Design informative posters and brochures for the general public 5- Identify the importance of critical thinking
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Course Outline
Week Topics
1. Week Introduction of the course; the course programme and objectives
2. Week Psychology as a science-is it a science or not? Debate discussion
3. Week Research methods in psychology: Critically Evaluating the Validity of Websites
4. Week Approaches to psychology: Do We Have Free Will?
5. Week Differentiation of Self in Romantic Relationships-essay
6. Week Narcissistic attitudes in modern society
7. Week What factors play into learning languages and learning language capacities
8. Week Mid-term Exam
9. Week Social Influence and group dynamics; Manipulation
10. Week Moral Panic:
11. Week Overconfidence
12. Week Presentations
13. Week Presentations
14. Week Presentations
Assessment
  Percentage(%)
Mid-term (%) 20
Quizes (%)
Homeworks/Term papers (%)
Practice (%) 10
Labs (%)
Projects/Field Work (%)
Seminars/Workshops (%) 20
Final (%) 40
Other (%) 10
Total(%) 100
Course Book (s) and/or References Textbooks; - Moore, B.N. & Parker, R. (2009). Critical Thinking (9th. Ed.). Dubuque, IA: McGraw Hill Education. - Ruggiero, V. (2011). Beyond feelings: A guide to critical thinking. Boston: McGraw Hill. - Stanovich, K. E. (2004). How to think straight about psychology. Boston: Pearson. Additional reading materials on various subjects will be given by the instructor separately.
Work Placement(s) There is no internship for this course.
The Relationship between Program Qualifications (PQ) and Course Learning Outcomes (LO)

 

PQ1

PQ2

PQ3

PQ4

PQ5

PQ6

PQ7

PQ8

PQ9

PQ10

PQ11

PQ12

PQ13

LO1

5

3

1

5

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

LO2

1

1

1

4

3

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

LO3

1

1

1

1

1

4

1

1

1

1

5

1

1

LO4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

5

1

1

1

LO5

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

5

1

 * Contribution Level :  1 Very low    2 Low    3 Medium    4 High    5 Very High