Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 331 History of Psychology
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences
Course Code PSYC 331
Course Title in English History of Psychology
Course Title in Turkish Psikoloji Tarihi
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom,Lecture
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 148 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 learn to prepare correctly-formatted, good quality essays, reports and presentations, and gain a clear grasp of scientific method and excellent critical thinking.
Course Description This course will consist primarily of a survey of major theoretical positions in modern psychology, in approximately chronological order. Attention will also be given to the history of the development of major ideas, viewpoints, and issues. Each position will be discussed in the context of enduring issues in psychology and in relation to other approaches.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders öncelikle modern psikolojideki temel kuramsal konumların kronolojik sırayla incelenmesini içerir. Dikkat, büyük fikirlerin, bakış açılarının ve sorunların gelişiminin tarihine de verilecektir. Her bir pozisyon psikolojideki kalıcı konular ve diğer yaklaşımlarla bağlantılı olarak ele alınacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) identify the sources of major questions in modern psychology in philosophy and intellectual history;
2) recognize the divergent approaches to theory and method in the early years of scientific psychology;
3) know the sources of enduring issues in psychology, and the different attempts to resolve them;
4) recognize the most important names in the early history of psychology and be able to associate them with the ideas for which they are famous;
5) describe the process of change in the history of psychology.
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

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,Project
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. S Exam
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. N Exam,Project
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Exam,Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S Exam,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. N
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 Project
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. N
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. N
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,Project
Prepared by and Date ÜMİT AKIRMAK , March 2022
Course Coordinator YALCIN AKIN DUYAN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. ÜMİT AKIRMAK

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction
2) Issues in Psychology
3) Change in science: Philosophical background
4) Physiological Influences
5) What made scientific psychology possible?
6) Structuralism
7) Structuralism cont’d, Question & answer
8) Midterm exam
9) Functionalism
10) Functionalism cont’d
11) Applied psychology
12) Behaviorism
13) Neo-behaviorism
14) Wrap-up – Question & answer
15) Final examination period
16) Final examination period
Required/Recommended ReadingsDuane Schultz & Sydney Ellen Schultz, A History of Modern Psychology, 11th Edition. Harcourt Brace (or an older edition of the book).
Teaching MethodsStandard lecture
Homework and ProjectsEach student needs to complete a term paper (3-5 pages) on a topic that will be provided during the semester. This assignment constitutes 30% of your grade and is due May 3rd. For this assignment, you may need to compare and contrast various schools of psychology, and provide your own critiques on certain issues we cover during the semester. The details of this assignment will be further described in the lectures. Late assignments will be graded arbitrarily
Laboratory WorkN/A
Computer UseN/A
Other ActivitiesN/A
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Midterm(s) 1 % 30
Paper Submission 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 40
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration akirmaku@mef.edu.tr

Although roll will not be taken, regular attendance is strongly encouraged and expected. Students are responsible for all assignments and materials covered on days they are absent, even if such assignments and activities deviate from the attached course schedule. Grades will be based on the traditional scale (100-90: A, 89-85: A-, 84-89: B+ and so on…). A curve may be employed on the grades at the end of the semester depending on the students’ grade distribution. During the semester, you are expected to do and submit your own work. Academically dishonest acts such as plagiarism (in assignments, papers and projects) and cheating (in quizzes and exams) will not be tolerated. 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
Course Hours 14 1 3 3 98
Project 1 10 10 20
Midterm(s) 1 12 2 2 16
Final Examination 1 10 2 2 14
Total Workload 148
Total Workload/25 5.9
ECTS 6