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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03181028 | Current Debates in Psychology | 4 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture-Discussion-Presentation |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Petek BİLİM ARIKAN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
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Objectives of the Course
Current debates in psychology course aims to gain awareness of current theoretical and practical approaches and problems in developmental psychology. In particular, the effects of individual differences, individual strengths and weaknesses, group characteristics, community/cultural differences, environmental-social support systems on developmental processes are emphasized.
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. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | 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 |
| O2 | Critiques scientific and current information, evaluates sources, and questions the accuracy, validity, and reliability of knowledge. | P.3.4 | 1 |
| O3 | To be able to find the difference between different disciplines. | P.13.1 | 1 |
| O4 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | P.13.6 | 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 | Group discussion, topic selection and framing |
| 2 | Examination of current issues and theoretical approaches |
| 3 | Examination of current issues and theoretical approaches |
| 4 | Determination of reading lists for in-class presentation |
| 5 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 6 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 7 | Midterm Week |
| 8 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 9 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 10 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 11 | Presentation - Group discussion and evaluation |
| 12 | Presentation - Group Discussion and evaluation |
| 13 | General evaluation of the topics and group discussion |
| 14 | General evaluation of the topics and group discussion |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | - |
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) | 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 | P3 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | 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. | 2 | - |
| O2 | Critiques scientific and current information, evaluates sources, and questions the accuracy, validity, and reliability of knowledge. | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to find the difference between different disciplines. | - | 4 |
| O4 | To be able to design innovative applications of current approaches. | - | - |
