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İLF125

PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
İLF125
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will learn main concepts, theories and methods of psychology.
  2. Will learn national, international, societal and intercultural dimensions of communication.
  3. Will gain necessary knowledge about the communication theories, methods, strategies and techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course reviews basic themes and major theories in psychology. After a brief overview of the course, a number of theoretical and substantive issues in the area of psychology will be examined.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and Introduction to Psychological Science
2nd Week Sub-branches of psychology and basic approaches
3rd Week Psychology as a science and basic research methods
4th Week Biological Basis of Behaviour
5th Week Sensation and Perception Processes
6th Week Consciousness and Levels of Consciousness
7th Week Motivation
8th Week Affect
9th Week Lifelong Development
10th Week Learning
11th Week Personality-1
12th Week Personality-2
13th Week Mental Health
14th Week General Evaluation and Review
Recommended or Required ReadingMorris, C. G. (2002). Psikolojiyi Anlamak (Psikolojiye Giriş).Çev. ed. H. B. Ayvaşık ve M. Sayıl. Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları, No: 23. Ankara (ders kitabı)
Baymur, F. (1996). Genel Psikoloji. İstanbul: İnkılap.
Cüceloğlu, D. (1991). İnsan ve Davranışı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi.
Morgan, C. T. (1993). Psikolojiye Giriş. Çev. ve der. S. Karakaş. Ankara: H. Ü. Psikoloji Bölümü Yayınları.
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir Keşif Gezintisi (Çev. Şahin, D. N.). Ankara: Nobel
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Other 1 60
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
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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