Gain knowledge on the historical roots of psychology.
Understand the dynamics leading to the separation of psychology from philosophy.
Point out to the political, economic and scientific influences which helped shape the basic theoretical approaches in psychology.
Learn about the modern theories/approaches/perspectives in psychology and be able to discuss their historical roots.
Develop his/her personal synthesis and perspective to explain the dynamics of human behavior and specify the several historical and modern influences on his/her perspective.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course will start with the different stages the science of psychology passed through including its philosophical foundations. These historical philosophical theories will be discussed within the socio-cultural context they evolved in. Evolution and accumulation of psychological knowledge from ancient times to modern ages is the main concern of this course. Therefore, as well as philosophical views that have contributed to psychology, birth and development of modern psychology perspectives will be discussed throughout the term. Within this scope, modern psychology perspectives such as behaviorism, psychoanalysis, humanistic and cognitive psychology will be explained within the context of 19th and 20th centuries.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Understanding Psychology?s History
2nd Week
Society and Psychology?s History
3rd Week
Psychological Knowledge in Ancient Greek, Mesopotamia, China and India
4th Week
Psychology Between 15th Century and the End of 19th Century
5th Week
Influential Philosophical Theories
6th Week
History of Psychology in Laboratories
7th Week
The Birth of Modern Psychological Approaches
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Clinical Psychology at end of 19th and at the Beginning of 20th Century.
10th Week
The Birth and Development of Behaviorist Approach
11th Week
The Birth and Development of Psychodynamic Approach
12th Week
The Paths of Gestalt Psychology
13th Week
Behaviorism and Psychoanalysis in the Mid-20th Century
14th Week
Humanistic and Cognitive Psychology
15th Week
General review
Recommended or Required Reading
Shiraev, E. (2015). A history of psychology: A global perspective (2nd ed.). Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Practice
Project
Questions/Answers
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
50
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
