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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PSYCHOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | PSI114 |
| Name | Academic Literacy and Presentation Skills |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sezin ANDİÇ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to help psychology students learn to think scientifically, develop research-based writing skills and make effective presentations. It provides practical content on text types, resource utilization, ethical principles and oral and written expression skills specific to the discipline of psychology.
Course Content
This course aims to help psychology students develop the skills of reading and evaluating scientific texts critically, producing texts in accordance with academic writing rules and effective presentation skills. Within the scope of the course, basic academic skills such as psychology-specific writing types, APA format, resource utilization and oral presentation techniques are discussed theoretically and practically. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Course Precondition
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Resources
Kökdemir, D., Demirutku, K., Çırakoğlu, O. C., Işın, G., Muratoğlu, B., Sayın, P., & Yeniçer, Z. (2004). Academic writing rules booklet.
Notes
Reading materials to be shared by the responsible faculty member.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Distinguish the structural and functional differences between everyday and academic writing. |
| LO02 | Analyze and summarize scientific articles in a structured way. |
| LO03 | Write their thoughts on a specific psychology topic in a way that is evidence-based and in accordance with academic norms. |
| LO04 | Develops awareness of ethical principles in academic writing such as honesty, avoiding plagiarism and citing sources. |
| LO05 | Gains the ability to organize, visualize and present scientific content. |
| LO06 | Uses effective communication strategies such as body language, tone of voice and addressing the audience in the oral presentation process. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts basic and applied psychology research | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs | 2 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Use information and communication technologies effectively. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Importance of Academic Skills | Introduction to the course, the relationship between academic literacy and psychology education, reading the syllabus to determine expectations. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Types and Structure of Scientific Articles | Reading materials to examine article components (title, abstract, introduction, etc.) through sample articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Academic Reading Strategies | Review of sample articles for effective note-taking, summarizing, finding the main idea, practice on sample articles. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Differences between Academic and Everyday Language | Word choice, sentence structures, object-subject distinction, examining related reading materials for sample text comparisons. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Introduction to Academic Writing | Writing an introductory paragraph, writing a thesis statement, examining sample articles and theses for sample writing exercises. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Resource Usage and APA Citation System | Reading related materials for citation types, APA style citation and bibliography preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Resource Usage and APA Citation System II | What is plagiarism? APA style citation and bibliography notations and reading the relevant material to see common mistakes. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 9 | Effective Presentation Design and Expression Techniques | Watching sample visual material for presentation planning, slide preparation, speech and body language exercises. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Effective Presentation Design and Expression Techniques II | Watching sample visual material for presentation planning, slide preparation, speech and body language exercises. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Student Presentations I and What is effective feedback? How to give it? | Preparation for the presentation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma |
| 12 | Student Presentations II | Preparation for the presentation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Student Presentations III | Preparation for the presentation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Student Presentations IV | Preparation for the presentation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Student Presentations V | Preparation for the presentation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||