| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 102 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Introduction to Psychology II | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Psikolojiye Giriş II | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Spring | ||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 162 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn and develop thinking, learning, and information-presentation skills crucial for success as a psychology student; to be able to prepare correctly-formatted, good quality essays, reports and presentations, while demonstrating a clear grasp of scientific method and excellent critical thinking. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to prepare first year students for deeper study in psychology. It will thoroughly ground students in APA writing style, and will also develop their skills in reading and critiquing psychological research publications. Finally, it will prepare students to make good-quality presentations. All these skills will be required later in the psychology programme, and in the students’ later professional lives. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, birinci sınıf öğrencilerini psikoloji alanında daha ayrıntılı çalışmaya hazırlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Ders, öğrencilere APA yazı stilinde esaslı bir altyapı kazandıracaktır ve öğrencilerin psikoloji alanındaki araştırma makalelerini okuma ve eleştirme yeteneklerini geliştirecektir. Son olarak, bu ders öğrencileri kaliteli sunumlar yapabilmek üzere hazırlayacaktır. Bu beceriler hem Psikoloji programının sonraki dönemleri için hem de sonrasında öğrencilerin iş hayatları için gerekecektir. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the essential components of APA format 2) present and support arguments, both in writing and in presentations 3) Gather, organize and synthesize information on unfamiliar topics 4) Analyse and assess the quality of evidence and arguments |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. | S | HW,Presentation |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | H | HW |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | S | HW,Participation |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | S | HW |
| 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. | H | HW,Participation |
| 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 | HW,Participation |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | N | |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | S | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | S | HW,Participation,Presentation |
| Prepared by and Date | NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA , December 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Assoc. Prof. Dr. BEYZA TEPE ÇOMOĞLU |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to reading and writing – How to find and evaluate a piece of information |
| 2) | Evaluating the information on internet, Plagiarism |
| 3) | Critical thinking and reading articles |
| 4) | How to do presentations? |
| 6) | Writing in APA format - Mechanics of style |
| 7) | Writing in APA format - Format&Spelling&Grammar |
| 8) | Writing in APA format - In-text citations |
| 9) | Writing in APA format - References |
| 10) | Writing in APA format - In-text citations & reference exercises |
| 11) | Writing essays in APA format |
| 12) | Writing research reports in APA format - Introduction and methods |
| 13) | Writing research reports in APA format - Results and discussion |
| 14) | Writing a reserch report - Exercise |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Main Textbook: APA 7th Edition Manual Burton, L. J. (2010). An interactive approach to writing essays and research reports in psychology (3rd. Eds.). Australia: John Wiley & Sons. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | This course will use a flipped format. Students will prepare for class by watching videos and reading about the skills they will develop in that week’s classes. During class time, students will work together on ungraded exercises to develop those skills. Students will work alone or in groups according to their preference, and according to that week’s subject matter. | |||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | Students will be expected to use appropriate information technology both in preparation time, and during class hours. They will need to search for and read online resources and articles, work together on class exercises, and prepare their assignments. | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Administration |
turnalarn@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their attendance grade. Students missing an exam for a good reason (e.g., if they have a doctor’s report) may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. Plagiarism (copying, copy-paste) includes copying sentences or significant sections of sentences from other sources. This can be from other students’ work, or from sources such as books, articles and websites, even if that source is cited in the student’s work. Discipline actions will be taken in accordance with YÖK regulations. There will be no opportunity for makeup exams or assignments where plagiarism or other cheating has taken place. |
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| 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 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 3 | 9 | ||||
| Homework Assignments | 13 | 2 | 1 | 39 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 6 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Total Workload | 162 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||