Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT109 |
| Name | Introduction to Psychology |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
YASEMİN SANAL
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic concepts mentioned in the course definition, as well as to create a general understanding of psychological research, basic theories and applications in the field.
Course Content
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the study of the human mind and the understanding of human behavior. For the purposes of this course, psychological concepts such as development, emotion, memory, nervous system and genetics, gender, ethics, disorders and treatments ... will be discussed.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychology |
| LO02 | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development |
| LO03 | Explains the problems in daily life from the perspective of philosophy, sociology and psychology. |
| LO04 | Explains basics of history of psychological and related teories. |
| LO05 | ists the stages of the psychological counselling process. |
| LO06 | Defines the working principles of the human brain and its effects on human behaviour. |
| LO07 | Explains the development processes of the individual from childhood to old age. |
| LO08 | Distinguish emotional differences and perceptual changes. |
| LO09 | Defines the basic theories of motivation. |
| LO10 | Distinguish individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. |
| LO11 | Treats individuals with abnormal characteristics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature of psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 2 | Different perspectives in psychology / History of Psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 3 | Research Methods in Psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 4 | Nervous system and genetics | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 5 | Human Development - Childhood | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 6 | Human Development - Teenagehood, Adulthood - Elder life | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 7 | Mid-term exam | Reading the course's materials | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 9 | Hafıza | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 10 | Motivation and Emotion | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 11 | Stress and Coping Skills | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 12 | Sex and Gender | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 13 | Mental Disorders | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 14 | Treatment and Therapy | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 15 | Social interactions and communication | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||