Psychology

Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Period	Semester	T+A+L	Credit	ECTS
03140011	Professional English II	2	Spring	4	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 includes the study of academic articles and research texts related to psychology. Academic writing techniques, article sections (abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion), and the use of academic language are covered. Students are expected to write short academic texts in English and deliver oral presentations. In addition, critical reading, text analysis, and basic academic discussion skills are developed.

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to advance the academic and professional English proficiency of psychology students. It aims to enable students to read and critically analyze academic articles in the field of psychology. In addition, the course focuses on developing academic writing, presentation, and discussion skills. The course supports students in effectively using international academic sources.

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
P2	Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information.	5
P3	To be able to follow scientific and current developments in the field of psychology, to question and comment on the accuracy, validity and reliability of information in a creative, critical and dynamic way.	4
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
P9	To be able to analyze and synthesize information in current media and cross-cultural literature related to psychology with critical thinking and creative literacy skills.	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, review of Professional English I
2	Advanced introduction to academic English and discipline-specific language in psychology
3	Types of academic articles in psychology and publication structure
4	Sections of an academic article I: Abstract and Introduction
5	Sections of an academic article II: Method and Results
6	Sections of an academic article III: Discussion and Conclusion
7	Critical reading and text analysis in psychology
8	Midterm
9	Academic writing skills I: Paragraph structure and coherence
10	Academic writing skills II: Referencing, citation, and avoiding plagiarism
11	Academic presentation techniques in psychology
12	Academic discussion and critical thinking skills
13	Reading and evaluating research articles in 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.	5	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	4	-
O4	Researches written and visual records within the field of psychology and understands both local and foreign literature.	-	-	-	5