Social Service
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99300001 | Introduction to Psychology | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 6 | 6 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
The focus, subfields and development of psychology. Importance of psychology in social work. Sensation and perception, emotion, excitement, motivation, consciousness and memory, attention and habit, learning and learning principles, personality concept and personality theories, interpersonal relations
Objectives of the Course
The course has two purposes: students can gain basic psychology knowledge and develop their ability to look at their own behavior as well as other people's behavior within scientific criteria, beyond the usual way of looking and explaining.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses | X |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. | 2 |
| P5 | Has the ability to think critically. | 2 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | To have effective communication knowledge and skills. | P.4.2 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of psychology, its purpose, sub-branches, the relationship between psychology and social work |
| 2 | Structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalytic theory, |
| 3 | Gestalt approach, humanistic approach, cognitive-behavioral approach, sociocultural approach |
| 4 | Fundamentals of human behavior |
| 5 | Disclosure of personality |
| 6 | Discussion of social psychology, theories, social cognition, social perception, social impact |
| 7 | Midterm |
| 8 | Change, interpersonal relationships, altruism, aggression, attitudes |
| 9 | The relationship between psychological counseling and social work, the importance of spiritual and cultural competence |
| 10 | Organizational psychology, industrial social work |
| 11 | Developmental psychology |
| 12 | Psychosocial development |
| 13 | Learning psychology |
| 14 | Overview of psychological disorders-diseases |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Loftus, G.R. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş- 14. Edisyon. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayıncılık. |
| Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Loftus, G.R. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş- 14. Edisyon. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayıncılık. | |
| Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Loftus, G.R. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş- 14. Edisyon. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayıncılık. | |
| Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Loftus, G.R. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş- 14. Edisyon. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayıncılık. | |
| Smith, E.E., Nolen-Hoeksema, S., Loftus, G.R. (2019). Psikolojiye Giriş- 14. Edisyon. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayıncılık. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 174 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,80 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Understanding the importance of the relationship between human and social environment. | 3 | - |
| O2 | To have effective communication knowledge and skills. | - | 3 |