SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY1061 | Psychology for Health Sciences | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. METEHAN İRAK |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. İSHAK AYDEMİR Prof. Dr. İPEK ALTINBAŞAK FARİNA |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
Course Objectives: | This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to and overview of the science and practice of psychology. In this course, you will gain an understanding of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes by providing them an overview of the history, perspectives, theories, fields, and challenges of Psychology. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify the theoretical (e.g. cognitive, social psychology) and applied fields (e.g., health psychology) of psychology. 2. Have knowledge about main theories and approaches of psychology (e.g, behavioral, cognitive). 3. Define sensation and perception, and differentiate two concepts in daily life. 4. Have knowledge about learning theories and basic principles of conditioning. 5. Learn basic concepts in social psychology 6. Have knowledge about memory, different approaches about memory 7. Define motivation and learn basic approaches about motivation and emotion 8. Learn different perspectives about intelligence 9. Have knowledge about personality and some personality theories 10. Discuss stress and coping and have knowledge about their relation with health |
Introduction: What is psychology? Sensation and Perception Learning: The role of experience Social Thinking and Behavior Memory Motivation and emotion Intelligence Personality Adjusting to life: Stress, coping and health |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the class | |
2) | Introduction: What is psychology? | |
3) | Sensation and Perception | |
4) | Sensation and Perception | |
5) | Learning: The role of experience | |
6) | Review | |
7) | Social Thinking and Behavior | |
8) | Memory | |
9) | Motivation and emotion | |
10) | Review | |
11) | Intelligence | |
12) | Personality | |
13) | Adjusting to life: Stress, coping and health | |
14) | Review of the class | |
15) | Final | |
16) | Final |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Passer, M. W. & Smith, R. E. (2009). Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior (4th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
References: | "." |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
Homework Assignments | 2 | % 35 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Midterms | 2 | 5 | 10 |
Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Total Workload | 67 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To use theoretic and methodological approach, evidence-based principles and scientific literature in Speech and Language Therapy field systematically for practice. | 3 |
2) | To have theoretic and practical knowledge for individual's, family's and the community's health promotion and protection. | 4 |
3) | To use information and health technologies in practice and research in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. | 1 |
4) | To communicate effectively with advisee, colleagues for effective professional relationships. | 5 |
5) | To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. | 2 |
6) | To use life-long learning, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. | 4 |
7) | To act in accordance with ethical principles and values in professional practice. | 4 |
8) | To take part in research, projects and activities within sense of social responsibility and interdisciplinary approach. | 4 |
9) | To be able to search for literature in health sciences databases and information sources to access to information and use the information effectively. | 3 |
10) | To take responsibility and participate in the processes actively for training of other therapist, education of health professionals and individuals about speech and languege therapy. | 3 |
11) | To carry out speech and languge therapy practices considering cultural differences and different health needs of different groups in the community. | 5 |