Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Psychology | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
ECTS Course Information Package
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | PSYC 439 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Memory in Society | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bellek ve Toplum | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | |||||
| Level of Course | Orta | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 160 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | This course aims to introduce students to the scientific study of human memory with a focus on its operation in the social context. | |||||
| Course Description | This course introduces the study of memory in the social context with a psychological methodology. Students will first learn about the basics of human memory, i.e., its subsystems, its mechanisms, its neuroscientific basis etc. Later, the focus of the course will shift to the social influences on memory. There will be two main lines of research that the course will cover: 1. How remembering within groups that are as small as couples and as big as societies affect human memory, 2. How individuals remember the past of their groups. The main concepts, studies, and findings in these two lines of research will be reviewed. Students will not only learn about remembering the past but also imagining the future for both individuals and collectives, which is an integral aspect of the memory system. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Learn how human memory operates within the social context. 2) Understand the distinct memory systems and their interaction with the social world. 3) Grasp how society influences and structures human memory while at the same time being structured by it. 4) Connect various areas that focus on the topic of memory within psychology and between other disciplines of social science. 5) Critically evaluate research articles, identify key topics, and develop informed discussion questions on the issues at hand. 6) Propose a research project as a group that explores a topic on the operation of memory in society. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | H | Derse Katılım |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | S | Sunum,Proje |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Homework,Derse Katılım |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | S | Derse Katılım |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | H | Homework,Derse Katılım,Sunum |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | S | Derse Katılım,Sunum |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | S | Proje |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | H | Exam,Homework,Derse Katılım,Sunum |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | H | Homework,Derse Katılım |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Exam,Sunum |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | Homework,Sunum,Proje |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Exam,Homework,Sunum |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Homework,Sunum,Proje |
| Prepared by and Date | MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. MEYMUNE NUR TOPÇU |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Human Memory: Structure |
| 2) | Human Memory: Processes |
| 3) | The Psychology of Collective Memory Cultural Schemata |
| 4) | Collaborative Remembering |
| 5) | Transactive Memory Systems & Shared Reality |
| 6) | Social Contagion & Collective Forgetting |
| 7) | Memory & The Internet |
| 8) | Midterm |
| 9) | Knowledge of History and World Events |
| 10) | Intersection of Autobiographical and Collective Memory 1 |
| 11) | Intersection of Autobiographical and Collective Memory |
| 12) | Episodic Future Thinking |
| 13) | Collective Future Thinking |
| 14) | Wrap Up & Class Presentations |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | G. A. Randavsky (2021). Human Memory. Routledge Selected Articles. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped Classroom | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Pre-class activities: Reading articles, Preparing Discussion Questions In-class Activities: Quizzes using the Mentimeter Platform, Group work using the Padlet Platform, Presentation of discussion questions | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
topcum@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Students arriving 15 min. late will not be allowed to join that class. In case of missing an exam, students must provide an acceptable and documented excuse. Make-up exam will be held for the missed exams. Students are expected to treat university staff and others respectfully at all times. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished according to YÖK and university regulations. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 126 | ||
| Application | 1 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Total Workload | 160 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||