MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY4056 Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYŞE MELTEM BUDAK
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.

Learning Outputs

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: Steinberg , L. (2011). Adolescence. New York: McGraw Hill.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 15 3 45
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0
Field Work 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 12 5 60
Presentations / Seminar 0 0
Project 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0
Quizzes 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 2 13 26
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 151

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution