Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY443

ADOLESCENCE

Course Code
PSY443
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyze the changes in the transition period from childhood to adolescence.
  2. Evaluate by establishing the relationship between adolescence and culture.
  3. Analyze the problems that can be experienced in adolescence.
  4. Compares the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional developments in adolescence.
  5. Evaluates the changes in the transition from adolescence to early adulthood.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to understand and explain all aspects (physical, cognitive and social emotional) of development and changes experienced during the transition from childhood to adulthood. In accordance with this purpose, theoretical approaches to adolescence will be emphasized and adolescence development will be examined in different contexts such as family, school and culture. In addition, it is aimed to explain possible developmental problems in adolescence.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Adolescence
2nd Week Puberty and Biological Foundations
3rd Week The Brain and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
4th Week The Self, Identity, Emotions and Personality in Adolescence
5th Week Gender Development in Adolescence
6th Week Sexuality in Adolescence
7th Week Moral Development in Adolescence
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Adolescents and Families
10th Week Adolescents, Peers and Romantic Relationships
11th Week Work and Careers
12th Week Culture
13th Week Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
14th Week Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingSantrock, J. W. (2019). Adolescence (17th ed.). NY: McGraw Hill.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 40
Practice 5 10
Project 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 20 20
Performance Practice 5 10 50
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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K3 X
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