PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY4074 | History of Psychology | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ITIR KAŞIKÇI |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Course Notes: | Schultz & Schultz, (2011) A History of Modern Psychology Cengage:Belmont, CA. |
References: | "." |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Laboratory | % 0 | |
Application | % 0 | |
Field Work | % 0 | |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
Quizzes | % 0 | |
Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
Presentation | % 0 | |
Project | % 0 | |
Seminar | % 0 | |
Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | % 0 | |
Jury | % 0 | |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 | |
Laboratory | |||
Application | |||
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
Field Work | |||
Study Hours Out of Class | 12 | 60 | |
Presentations / Seminar | |||
Project | |||
Homework Assignments | |||
Quizzes | |||
Preliminary Jury | |||
Midterms | 2 | 30 | |
Paper Submission | |||
Jury | |||
Final | 1 | 18 | |
Total Workload | 150 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills. | |
2) | To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior. | |
3) | To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques). | |
4) | To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies). | |
5) | To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas. | |
6) | To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization. | |
7) | To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies. | |
8) | To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation. | |
9) | To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes. | |
10) | To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society. | |
11) | To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this. | |
12) | To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts. |