Information Package

Program of Sociology (Turkish)

SOC211

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
SOC211
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Evaluate the basic concepts, theories and history of developmental psychology.
  2. Evaluate the importance of developmental psychology in terms of its social impact.
  3. Interpret the biological and psychological processes of development.
  4. Interpret the periods of infancy, childhood, youth, adulthood and old age from a psychological point of view.
  5. Evaluate the relationship between developmental psychology and sociology.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThis course examines the basic concepts in developmental psychology, the life-span perspective, basic theories, research methods, and physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development from fertilization to adolescence.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Developmental Psychology (History, Basic Concepts and Research Methods)
2nd Week Theories of Developmental Psychology
3rd Week Biological Foundations of Development
4th Week Environmental Foundations of Development
5th Week Prenatal Development and Birth
6th Week Development in Infancy
7th Week -----------------------1. MID TERM---------------------
8th Week Development in Early Childhood
9th Week Development in Middle Childhood
10th Week Development in Adolescence
11th Week Development in Early Adulthood
12th Week Development in Middle Adulthood
13th Week Development in Late Adulthood
14th Week Elderliness and Death
Recommended or Required Reading*İnanç, B. Y. ve Kılıç-Atıcı, M. (2008). Gelişim Psikolojisi: Çocuk ve Ergen Gelişimi. Ankara: Pegen Akademik Yayıncılık.
*C.T. Morgan, (1991) Psikolojiye Giriş, (ed. Sibel karakaş) Ankara: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Yayınları
*J.Lacan, (1966) Ecrits, (ed.A. Sheridan) London, Norton Company
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 1 3 3
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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