Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 423 | |||||
| Course Title in English | Readings and Research in Cognitive Psychology III | |||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bilişsel Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma III | |||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | |||||
| Level of Course | Advanced | |||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| 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 |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Research methods in psychology | |||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To develop a broad understanding including theoretical background and research methods in cognitive psychology area specialized in memory studies. | |||||
| Course Description | This course is an advanced level course on readings and research in the area of cognitive psychology. The main goals of the course are to develop a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in readings and research in cognitive processes specialized in memory processes; to enable the students to conduct research, evaluate the results and write them in an empirical format; to enable the students to read and critically evaluate the research findings communicated in scientific journals. | |||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu ders, bilişsel psikoloji alanında okumalar ve araştırmalar üzerine bir derstir. Bu dersin temel amaçları, bellek süreçlerinde rol alan bilişsel süreçler üzerine okumalar yapmak ve alandaki teoriler ve araştırmalar hakkında bir anlayış geliştirmek; öğrencilerin araştırma yapmalarını, sonuçları değerlendirmelerini ve bunları deneysel bir formatta yazmalarını sağlamak; öğrencilerin bilimsel dergilerde yer alan araştırmaları okuyup değerlendirmelerini sağlamaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the fundamental theories in memory studies; 2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed; 3) apply scientific research methods including programming and statistical software; 4) evaluate the statistical findings of research using statistical software; 5) write research results in an empirical format; 6) discuss and present cognitive psychology researches 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. |
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,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 | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Overview and the History of Cognition and Memory |
| 2) | Neural Basis of Memory |
| 3) | Methods and Principles of Researches in Cognitive Psychology |
| 4) | Working Memory |
| 5) | Declarative Memory |
| 6) | Non-declarative Memory |
| 7) | Why Do We Forget? |
| 8) | Midterm Exam |
| 9) | False Memory |
| 10) | Emotions and Memory |
| 11) | Memory in Infancy and Childhood |
| 12) | Memory in Aging Brain |
| 13) | The Future of Memory Studies |
| 14) | Review – Q&As |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required Textbook: Radvansky, G.A. (2017). Memory Studies (3rd Edition). Routledge. Required Readings: Articles given by the instructor each week. Recommended Textbook: Kellogg, R. T. (2003). Cognitive psychology. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Sage Publications. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped format will be used for the whole course. Every week, students will be assigned to online lecture and related articles will be given before the class. At be beginning of the class, it is expected that students read the related articles and understand the concepts. In the second hour, these concepts and readings will be discussed by grouping students. One hour of the class will be a lab class where students are expected to work on their researches. All students are expected to be prepared for all classes and actively join the discussions, ask questions and try to find answers to these questions. In case students are having difficulties, they are free to contact the instructor anytime by e-mail. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Students are expected to read articles given by the instructor each week and related book chapters before each course. They are expected to join the discussion sessions during the course. As a part of the project, students will also be asked to collect data and analyse it using SPSS and write an empirical article in APA style. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Students will use the lab, SPSS and other programming facilities for data entry and analysis. Also, the lab can be used for literature review for their research paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Students will use the computers in the lab, SPSS and other programming facilities for data entry and analysis. Also, the computers can be used for literature review for their research paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | It is expected that students will read each week’s related articles before the class and actively join the discussions in the classroom. Discussions will be based on the articles. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
femirb@mef.com Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Students arriving 15 min. late will not be allowed to join that class. In case of missing an exam, students must provide an acceptable and documented excuse. Make-up exam will be held for the missed exams. Students are expected to treat university staff and others respectfully at all times. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished according to YÖK and university regulations. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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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 | 2 | 3 | 84 | ||
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 56 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 20 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 187 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||