| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | |||||
| Course Code | PSYC 421 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Readings and Research in Cognitive Psychology I | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bilişsel Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma I | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 206 hours per semester | |||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | |||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 205 - Research Methods I |
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| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Research methods in psychology | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with the advanced theoretical background of major areas of social and perceptual decision making; to be able to integrate theoretical knowledge to psychological research practice and to be able to understand, critique and present empirical articles published in highly acclaimed psychology journals. | |||||
| Course Description | This course is an advanced course on readings and research in cognitive science. The main goals of the course are to familiarize the students with the theoretical background of cognitive science and power and enable the students to approach these concepts from diverse perspectives of cognitive science such as the clinical, cognitive, evolutionary and social neuroscience. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the fundamental theories in cognitive science; 2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed; 3) conduct scientific research via Opensesame and different neuroscientific methods; 4) evaluate the findings of research through the means of SPSS; 5) write research findings up in an empirical format; 6) discuss and present psychological theories and research in the correct ethical format. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | S | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 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 | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 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,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,Lab,Participation,Project |
| Prepared by and Date | BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA , March 2022 |
| Course Coordinator | BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. TUNA ÇAKAR |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Intro to Cognitive Science |
| 2) | Logic |
| 3) | Rules |
| 4) | Concepts |
| 5) | Analogies |
| 6) | Images |
| 7) | Connections |
| 8) | Review and Evaluation |
| 9) | Brain |
| 10) | Emotions |
| 11) | Consciousness |
| 12) | Bodies, the World, and Dynamic Systems |
| 13) | Societies |
| 14) | Future Prospects |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Textbook: Thagard, P. (2005). Intro to Cognitive Science: Mind. The MIT Press. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped method | ||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students will be asked to coordinate one of the discussion sessions of the course based on the assigned required reading of an article published in high impact cognitive science journals. They will be asked to make presentation based on these articles and provide discussion questions. Students will also be asked to collect data, code and analyse it on SPSS and write an empirical article based on these analyses in APA format. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Students will use the lab SPSS facilities to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Required | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
cakart@mef.edu.tr Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their continuous assessment grade. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. 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. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation. |
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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 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 98 | ||
| Application | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 24 | ||
| Project | 2 | 20 | 40 | ||||
| Final Examination | 2 | 20 | 2 | 44 | |||
| Total Workload | 206 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 8.2 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||