| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4056 | Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course will focus on adolescence. We will examine the definition, theory and scientific study of adolescence, as well as the developmental changes that adolescents undergo in different domains such as cognition and social life including relationships with pers, family, siblings, friends, romantic relationships and the school. We will also briefly cover psychosocial problems that can be experienced during adolescence. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define and identify boundaries of adolescence 2. Explain fundamental cognitive, social and biological changes in adolescence 3. Explain theoretical perspectives on adolescence 4. Identify developmental challenges and tasks of adolescence 5. Explain changes in relationships in different social contexts 6. Explain psychosocial problems, stress and coping in adolescence 7. Appreciate universal and culture-specific aspects of adolescent development |
| The study of adolescent development Biological transitions Cognitive transitions Social Transitions Families Peer groups Schools Work, leisure, and media Identity Autonomy Intimacy & Sexuality Achievement and psychosocial problems |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | The study of adolescent development | |
| 2) | Biological transitions | |
| 3) | Cognitive transitions | |
| 4) | Social Transitions | |
| 5) | Families | |
| 6) | Peer groups | |
| 7) | Schools | |
| 8) | Work, leisure, media | |
| 9) | Identity | |
| 10) | Autonomy | |
| 11) | Intimacy and sexuality | |
| 12) | Achievement and psychosocial issues | |
| 13) | Midterm | |
| 14) | Final |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Steinberg , L. (2011). Adolescence. New York: McGraw Hill. |
| References: | "." |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 15 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
| 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 | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| Midterms | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 151 | ||
| 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. | 5 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 5 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 2 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 2 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 3 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 1 |
| 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. |