Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
"." |
Course Objectives: |
The aim of the course is to explore various aspects of psychology (social, organizational, developmental, experimental) from a cross-cultural perspective and the analysis of culture and cultural forms from a psychological perspective, blending theory and application to develop an academic and personal understanding of culture and its effects on behavior. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Understanding Cross-cultural Psychology |
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2) |
Methodology of Cross-cultural Psychology |
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3) |
Critical Thinking in Cross-cultural Psychology |
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4) |
Cognition: Sensation, Perception and States of Consciousness |
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5) |
Intelligence |
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6) |
Emotion & Motivation |
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7) |
Review |
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8) |
Human Development & Socialization |
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9) |
Psychological Disorders |
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10) |
Social Perception and Social Cognition |
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11) |
Social Interaction |
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12) |
Applied Cross-cultural Psychology: Some Highlights |
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13) |
Review |
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14) |
Presentations & Course Overview |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To gain both theoretical and practical knowledge about physical, cognitive, social-emotional aspects of child development. |
4 |
2) |
To display actions in professional practice based on ethical principles and values. |
5 |
3) |
To adopt the principle of lifelong learning, using efficient ways for accessing information. |
5 |
4) |
To know the stages of child development and to be able to use models / theories efficiently for supporting children's cognitive, affective and psycho-motor development. |
5 |
5) |
To plan, implement and evaluate professional projects, research and events with a sense of social responsibility, |
5 |
6) |
To be able to use effective communication methods in counseling and child and family-based guidance. |
3 |
7) |
To be sensitive to the child and family-related issues taking into account the child's stages of development, and to implement strategies for personal development of child and education methods which are vital for leading effective and productive life. |
5 |
8) |
To use the education and communication materials according to the child development stage, and to create proper educational environment. |
5 |
9) |
To take responsibilities in the field of child development and education using interdisciplinary approach, and to use information technologies, and to engage in projects and activities. |
5 |
10) |
To use health information technologies for research in the field of child development. |
5 |
11) |
To be able to monitor occupational information using at least one foreign language, to collaborate and communicate with colleagues at international level. |
5 |
12) |
To become a good example for colleagues and society, and represent efficiently the professional identity using advanced knowledge about child development. |
5 |