Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (Turkish)

PDR205

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II

Course Code
PDR205
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Examine the transition to Adulthood (Emerging adulthood), young adulthood and theories with different aspects of developmental processes according to adulthood and old age.
  2. Evaluates Transition to Adulthood, Young adulthood, adulthood and old age in the context of developmental tasks and areas of development.
  3. Gains awareness of lifelong development and participation.
  4. Gains awareness of the problems of adulthood and old age.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(PDR104)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsDevelopmental Psychology 1
Course DescriptionThe course addresses developmental differences from the transition to adulthood through the end of life, and examines developmental theories.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Discussion of Course Objectives and Goals
2nd Week General Developmental Theories, Fundamental Concepts
3rd Week General Developmental Theories, Fundamental Concepts,
4th Week Young Adulthood Period
5th Week Young Adulthood Period
6th Week Middle Adulthood Period
7th Week Middle Adulthood Period
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Late Adulthood Period
10th Week Late Adulthood Period
11th Week Cultural Context of Aging, Elderly Individuals and Society
12th Week Film review study
13th Week Physical Health and Mental Health in Adulthood and Old Age
14th Week Death, Dying, and Bereavement
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingZORUNLU KAYNAKLAR
1. Bacanlı H., Işık Ş. (Ed.) (2018). Yetişkinlik ve yaşlılık gelişimi ve psikolojisi (4. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.

ÖNERİLEN KAYNAKLAR
1. Feldman, R. (2021). Yaşam Boyu Gelişim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3. Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Benlik, aile ve insan gelişimi: Kültürel psikoloji. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
4. Onur B. (2017) Gelişim psikolojisi: yetişkinlik, yaşlılık, ölüm (11. Baskı). Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
5. Santrock, J.W. (2015). Yaşam boyu gelişim, Ankara:Nobel
5. Yurtal, F. (Ed.) (2019). Yaşamboyu gelişim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Total(%) 45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 55
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 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 3 3
Total Work Load114
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.8
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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