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 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 | Spring | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| 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 |
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| 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 CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) understand the fundamental theories in linguistics and music psychology; 2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed; 3) communicate English in a scientific manner; 4) create new research ideas; 5) discuss psycholinguistic theories and research in the correct ethical format. |
| 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. | 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 | Spring |
| Name of Instructor |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction and Overview of the Class |
| 2) | Language and Communication |
| 3) | Linguistic Theories I |
| 4) | Linguistic Theories II : Nature and Nurture Debate |
| 5) | Early Communicational Models |
| 6) | Research on Mother-Infant Interaction |
| 7) | Language Socialization |
| 8) | Language and Psychopathology |
| 9) | Music and Language |
| 10) | Communicative Musicality |
| 11) | Neuropsychology of Music |
| 12) | Ethnomusicology |
| 13) | Jazz Improvisations |
| 14) | Wrap up |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Field, J. (2003). Psycholinguistics: A resource book for students. London: Routledge. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped 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 Projects | Final project will be based upon a literature review of a selected topic following a research question and a research design. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Computer Use | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Assessment Methods |
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| 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. |
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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 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 112 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | ||
| Project | 1 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 34 | ||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 26 | ||
| Total Workload | 186 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||