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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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Zeynep ÖZARSLAN |
| Course Instructor |
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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
None
Resources
Psikolojiye Giriş, C. T. Morgan, Meteksan A. Ş. Yayınları Psikolojiyi Anlamak C. G. Morris, Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları. No. 23 Psikolojiye Giriş R. L. Atkinson, R.C. Atkinson, E. E. Smith, D. J. Bem, S. Nolen - Hoeksema Arkadaş Yay. Psikolojiye Giriş, R. Plotnik, Kaknüs Yayınları
Notes
Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar / Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş, Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Evrim Yayınları.
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 | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields 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 | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in 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 | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to 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 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Different perspectives in psychology / History of Psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Research Methods in Psychology | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Nervous system and genetics | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Human Development - Childhood | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Human Development - Teenagehood, Adulthood - Elder life | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Mid-term exam | Reading the course's materials | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 9 | Hafıza | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Motivation and Emotion | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Stress and Coping Skills | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 12 | Sex and Gender | Searching for, reading, and reviewing sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Mental Disorders | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||