PSYC 424 Readings and Research in Cognitive Psychology IVMEF ÜniversitesiAkademik Programlar PsikolojiÖğrenciler için Genel BilgiDiploma EkiErasmus Beyanı
Psikoloji
Lisans Programın Süresi: 4 Kredi Sayısı: 240 TYYÇ: 6. Düzey QF-EHEA: 1. Düzey EQF: 6. Düzey

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 424
Course Title in English Readings and Research in Cognitive Psychology IV
Course Title in Turkish Bilişsel Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma IV
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Exercise,Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Bahar
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 186 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7.5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 205 - Research Methods I
Expected Prior Knowledge Research Methods in Psychology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To become familiar with the basic theoretical background of major subdisciplines of psychology and linguistics and interdisciplinary aspects of language and communication.
Course Description This course aims to introduce the students to the interdisciplinary aspects of language and communication. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts in the relation between social interaction, linguistic theories, and language development from interdisciplinary aspects such as psychology, linguistic anthropology and musicology. Students will also be introduced to the psychopathology in relationship with communication and social interactional disorders.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, öğrencileri dil ve iletişimin disiplinlerarası çalışmalarıyla tanıştırmak amacındadır. Sosyal iletişim, dil teorileri, dil gelişimi ve müzikalite gibi konseptler psikoloji, dilbilim, antropoloji ve müzikoloji gibi disiplinler perspektifinde ele alınacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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

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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,Project
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. H Exam,Presentation,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 HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. H HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. S HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H HW,Participation,Presentation,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. S HW,Participation,Presentation,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). S HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. H HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. H HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. H HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H HW,Participation,Presentation,Project
Prepared by and Date EBRU YILMAZ , March 2022
Course Coordinator BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA
Semester Bahar
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

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Required/Recommended ReadingsField, J. (2003). Psycholinguistics: A resource book for students. London: Routledge.
Teaching MethodsFlipped format and Lecture. Students will also be asked to read several week’s articles prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings.
Homework and ProjectsFinal project will be based upon a literature review of a selected topic following a research question and a research design.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Devam 1 % 15
Ödev 1 % 25
Sunum 1 % 20
Projeler 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration yilmazeb@mef.edu.tr

Students can contact the instructor through e-mail. All e-mails must include the course code in the subject line. It may take up to 48 hours (longer on weekends) for you to get a reply, do not rely on receiving a quick response. Please also know that I WILL NOT REPLY YOUR E-MAIL (1) if you do not use your MEF email address and/or (2) if you ask something that has its answer in the syllabus or that has been announced on the BB. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, if you encounter any health related problems which can affect your presence in class, please inform me via e-mail. Attendance policy: Attendance is expected, but not required. However, please note that you cannot successfully complete this course without attending. 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.

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
Ders Saati 14 2 3 3 112
Sunum / Seminer 1 4 4 6 14
Proje 1 16 6 12 34
Ödevler 1 8 8 10 26
Total Workload 186
Total Workload/25 7.4
ECTS 7.5