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| Code | GZT109 |
| Name | Introduction to Psychology |
| Term | 2024-2025 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 |
Cem SOYLU
(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, development, personality will be discussed.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2014). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi (3. Basımdan çeviri). Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi. (Çeviri editörü Şahin, D. N.).
Notes
Santrock, J. W. (2011). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim (13. Basımdan çeviri). Ankara: Nobel Yayınevi. (Çeviri editörü Yüksel, G.).
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 | Examines and evaluates problems in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology |
| LO04 | Explains basics of history of psychological and related teories |
| LO05 | Gains familiarity with the importance of ethics concept in social sciences |
| LO06 | Explains scientific research methods and techniques |
| LO07 | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling process |
| LO08 | Explains how the human brain works, what genetic factors are and their effects on human behavior |
| LO09 | Describe the individual's development from childhood to old age |
| LO10 | Explain emotional differences and perceptional changes |
| LO11 | Implement ideas on basic motivational theories |
| LO12 | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics |
| LO13 | Consider different treatment methods that can be applied to individuals with abnormal characteristics |
| LO14 | Have awareness about interpersonal sensitivity, social processes and problems |
| LO15 | Develops insight and is open to learning and development |
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 | The Science of Psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | The Biological Perspective | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Learning | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Memory | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Prenatal Development and Birth | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Mid-term exam | Reading the course's materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Cognitive Development in Infancy | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 9 | Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Theories of Personality | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Psychological Disorders | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Psychological Therapies | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Motivation, Stress, and Emotion | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Treatment and Therapy | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Social interactions and communication | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | ||