Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 463 Readings and Research in Developmental Psychology III
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 463
Course Title in English Readings and Research in Developmental Psychology III
Course Title in Turkish Gelişim Psikolojisinde Okuma ve Araştırma III
Language of Instruction EN
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 learn the foundational knowledge of human aggression and violence across the life-span guided by the theoretical framework. Additionally, to be able to conduct research and be able to understand, critique and present empirical articles published in psychology journals.
Course Description This course aims to introduce the students the concept of human aggression and violence across the life-span and dive into the ongoing debate on whether aggressive behaviour is learned or develops in infancy and early childhood tied with evolutionary theories. It will give students a breadth of understanding on key aspects of human aggression and violence across the life course, including topics such as sibling aggression, peer bullying, domestic violence, child maltreatment. At the end of the course, the students will be able to understand and critique empirical articles published in psychology journals and will learn to write research proposals, conduct a research project from beginning to end, evaluate their findings and disseminate.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, öğrencilere saldırganlık ve şiddet kavramlarını tanıtmayı ve evrimsel tarihle bağlantılı olarak bebeklik ve erken çocukluk döneminde saldırgan davranışların öğrenilip öğrenilmediğine dair var olan araştırmalarla tanıştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu ders öğrencilere, kardeş saldırganlığı, akran zorbalığı, aile içi şiddet, çocuk tacizi gibi konular dahil olmak üzere yaşam boyunca insan saldırganlığının ve şiddetin temel sebepleri hakkında geniş bir anlayış sağlayacaktır. Bu dersin sonunda öğrenciler psikoloji dergilerinde yayınlanan makaleleri harmanlamayı, araştırma teklifi yazmayı, araştırma projesi yürütmeyi ve bulgularını paylaşmayı öğrenecekler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) analyse the strengths and limitations of theoretical frameworks for the study of aggression and violence;
2) identify and evaluate the research of aggression and violence;
3) compare and assess a range of research methodologies for examining aggression and violence;
4) evaluate the risk and protective factors for aggression;
5) conduct scientific research;
6) analyse data collected;
7) write and disseminate research findings.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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. N Exam,Presentation,Project
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. H Participation
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Select,Participation
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. H Exam,Project
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S 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 Participation,Presentation,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Participation
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 Presentation,Project
Prepared by and Date SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023
Course Coordinator SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. ÇİĞDEM İREM İLERİ

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Meet & Greet, Introducing the Course Syllabus
2) Definition and measurement of aggression and violence
3) Theoretical frameworks for the study of aggression and violence
4) Sex differences in aggression and violence
5) Environmental and genetic influences
6) Discussion of research proposals
7) Revision
8) Midterm Week
9) Peer bullying and cyber bullying
10) Sibling aggression
11) Intimate partner violence
12) Interventions and policy implications
13) Consolidation Week
14) Student presentations based on final project
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsSet of required readings from academic journals such as Psychological Science, The Lancet Psychiatry & Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught in the flipped learning formats. All students will be asked to read 2-3 empirical articles prior to the lecture. Students will select research questions from each weeks’ topic to prepare a presentation (max 15 slides; 15 minutes). Each student is expected to present two/three times during the term. All students will be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and assist the learning of other students. The students will also learn to critically evaluate each other’s work. I as the instructor commit to preparing and selecting high-quality materials for each class. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. I as the instructor commit to preparing and selecting high-quality materials for each class. This course is aimed at final year Psychology students.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be expected to join in discussions based on the assigned required reading. They will also be asked to create short presentations on their assigned topic. They will write a research proposal and will also evaluate another student’s research proposal (this will be a masked review so the students will not know whose research proposal they are evaluating). Students will also be asked to collect and analyse data and write a final essay based on these analyses in APA format. They will also present their findings to the class.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to read each week’s articles prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 14 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 1 % 20
Paper Submission 1 % 15
Final Examination 1 % 35
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration acers@mef.edu.tr

Attendance at all classes is mandatory. 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.

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 4 112
Midterm(s) 1 7 2 9
Paper Submission 3 12 4 6 66
Total Workload 187
Total Workload/25 7.5
ECTS 7.5