Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03130008 | Professional English I | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
This course covers basic English terms and concepts commonly used in the field of psychology. Introductory topics in psychology, academic reading activities, and vocabulary-building exercises are included. Elementary-level academic articles and texts are examined. The course content focuses on reading comprehension, terminology analysis, and basic translation practices.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable psychology students to acquire basic English terminology related to their field. The course seeks to improve students'ability to read and understand academic texts in psychology. It focuses on developing professional vocabulary and fundamental language structures. Additionally, students are expected to express basic psychological concepts in English.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
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 | To have the theory, theory and application skills of psychology. | 5 |
| P5 | To be able to follow the domestic and foreign literature by using the written / visual records in the science of psychology with critical thinking skills. | 5 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 4 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | P.1.1 | 1 |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | P.2.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Keeps up with scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, accessing relevant information and enhances the ability to understand information and grasps fundamental concepts. | P.3.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Researches written and visual records within the field of psychology and understands both local and foreign literature. | P.5.1 | 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 | Course introduction, objectives and learning outcomes, introduction to academic English |
| 2 | Introduction to psychology: basic concepts and terminology |
| 3 | Academic vocabulary used in psychology I |
| 4 | Academic vocabulary used in psychology II |
| 5 | Types of academic texts: textbooks, articles, and abstracts |
| 6 | Reading and comprehension strategies for psychological texts |
| 7 | Main research areas and subfields in psychology |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Language structures and basic grammar usage in academic texts |
| 10 | Explaining psychology-specific concepts in English |
| 11 | Analysis of tables, graphs, and figures used in psychology |
| 12 | Basic academic text translation (English–Turkish) |
| 13 | Analysis of short academic texts related to psychology |
| 14 | General review and applied studies |
| 15 | General review and applied studies |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| 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) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| 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 | 45 | 45 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 132 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,40 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Defines the fundamental concepts and terminology of psychology and explains the history of psychological theories and models. | 4 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Can access scientific and current information specific to their field, define this information, and understand it. | - | - | 4 | - |
| O3 | Keeps up with scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, accessing relevant information and enhances the ability to understand information and grasps fundamental concepts. | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| O4 | Researches written and visual records within the field of psychology and understands both local and foreign literature. | - | - | - | 5 |