Information Package

Program of Guidance and Psychological Counselling (English 30%)

RPSD201

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2

Course Code
RPSD201
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 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
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsDevelopmental Psychology-I
Course DescriptionThe course deals with developmental differences and developmental theories in human life during the transition years to adulthood and the period up to the end of life.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Getting to know, Talking about the aims and objectives of the course
2nd Week General Development Theories, Basic concepts
3rd Week General Development Theories, Basic concepts, Young Adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
4th Week Young Adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
5th Week Middle adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
6th Week Middle adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
7th Week Advanced Adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
8th Week Mid Term
9th Week Advanced Adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
10th Week Advanced Adulthood (Physical, Cognitive and socio-emotional development)
11th Week Aging, Elderly and Society in a Cultural Context
12th Week Aging, Elderly and Society in a Cultural Context
13th Week Film Review Study
14th Week Death, Dying and Mourning
15th Week Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingRequired Resources
1.Bacanlı H., Işık Ş. (Ed.) (2018). Yetişkinlik ve yaşlılık gelişimi ve psikolojisi (4. Baskı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Recommended Resources
1. Yurtal, F. (Ed.) (2019). Yaşamboyu gelişim. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
2. Onur B. (2017) Gelişim psikolojisi: yetişkinlik, yaşlılık, ölüm (11. Baskı). Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
3. Çelen N. (2009) Bana neler oluyor. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
4. Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Benlik, aile ve insan gelişimi: Kültürel psikoloji. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları.
5. Santrock, J.W. (2015). Yaşam boyu gelişim, Ankara:Nobel

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
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 13 3 39
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 3 3
Total Work Load112
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.73
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K4 X
K5 X X X X
K6 X
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