PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY4074 History of Psychology Spring 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI
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Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to review the progression of psychological thought and inquiry. How philosophical and sociocultural contexts shaped the science of psychology will be explored. Major theories, methods, and substantive issues, such as Structuralism, functionalism, Gestalt, behaviorism,
psychoanalysis and phenomenological/existential approaches will be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learn about perspectives ,theories, models, concept that shaped the science of psychology. Students will also learn about various important schools of thought that contributed to psychology and be able to identify and critically assess the roles of major individuals and cultural influences in shaping modern psychology

Course Content

Following an introduction to the study history of psychology, philosophical and physiological influences on psychology will be discussed. In the weeks to follow; Structuralism,Functionalism, Applied psychology:World wars
Behaviorism, Gestalt psychology
Psychoanalysis, Existantialism and the cognitive revolution

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) 1. Why study history of psychology?
2) 2. Philosophical influences
3) physiological influences
4) Structuralism
5) Functionalism
6) Applied psychology:World wars
7) Midterm
8) Behaviorism : Antecedents
9) Behaviorism
10) Gestalt
11) Psychoanalysis :Antecedents
12) Psychoanalysis
13) Existantialism
14) Cognitive revolution

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Schultz & Schultz, (2011) A History of Modern Psychology
Cengage:Belmont, CA.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 12 60
Midterms 2 30
Final 1 18
Total Workload 150

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. 4
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. 4
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
6) Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). 4
7) Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them.
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
9) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. 5