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 471

Course Title in English

Readings and Research in I/O Psychology I

Course Title in Turkish

Endüstri/Örgüt Psikolojisinde Okuma ve Araştırma I

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom

Level of Course

Advanced

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

187 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 critical psychological concepts which are dealt with in organizations on daily basis, to intellectually question and understand the reality of work life.

Course Description

This course is an advanced course on readings and research in contemporary concepts in industrial and organizational psychology. It will prepare students to grasp the essence of conducting research in business environment, to get the know the measure to be used with working samples, and to analyze the data gathered from those samples.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu ders, endüstri ve örgüt psikolojisindeki çağdaş kavramlardaki okuma ve araştırma üzerine ileri bir derstir. Öğrencileri, iş ortamında araştırma yapmanın özünü kavramaya, çalışanlardan oluşan örneklerde örnekleriyle kullanılan ölçme araçlarını tanımaya ve bu örneklemlerden toplanan verileri analiz etmeye hazırlayacaktır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) critically evaluate empirical researches in the field of industrial and organizational psychology;
2) conduct research, analyze the results of their research statistically;
3) critically discuss the findings;
4) write an empirical manuscript about their findings.

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.

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

Prepared by and Date	NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA , January 2024
Course Coordinator	NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Asst. Prof. Dr. NESLİHAN TURNALAR ÇETİNKAYA

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction
2)	Contemporary concepts in IO Psychology
3)	Selection of the topics Finding empirical articles on the topic
4)	Selection of the topics Finding empirical articles on the topic Preparing research proposal outline
5)	Preparing for data collection: Selecting the target group, selecting the materials (questionnaires etc.), preparing the instruction
6)	Preparing proposal
7)	Presentations on research proposal
8)	Data collection SPSS formation and data entry
9)	Data collection Remembering statistics
10)	Analyzing data Writing up the results section Tables and figures in APA
11)	Poster preparation Writing up the abstract
12)	Finding a conference for sending your abstract Writing up the abstract
13)	Writing up the abstract
14)	Poster presentations
15)	Final Examination Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Required readings will be assigned on weekly basis.

Teaching Methods

During this course, flipped learning format will be utilized. During the class time, they will work in groups on the different steps of the project.

Homework and Projects

Students will complete different steps of the research as assignments.

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Students are expected to work on their computers during the class hour.

Other Activities

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	1	% 7
Application	2	% 15
Presentation	2	% 20
Project	1	% 58
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

turnalarn@mef.edu.tr

Attendance is mandatory. Students missing an exam for a legitimate excuse may be given a makeup exam at the instructor’s discretion. Any disrespectful attitude/act directly or indirectly toward the instructor/classmates will not be welcomed. 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	4.5	3	4	161
Homework Assignments	1	20		6	26
Total Workload					187
Total Workload/25					7.5
ECTS					7.5