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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS113

Course Name:

Introduction to Psychology

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To introduce students to the fields of psychology with general lines.
Course Content:	Definition of psychology, subject, research methods and basic working areas.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Will be able to define the theoretical (eg, cognitive, social psychology) and applied fields of psychology (eg health psychology).
2) Have knowledge about basic scientific theories and approaches (eg behavioral, cognitive) of psychology.
3) Students learn what is the research methods used in psychology.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Will be able to learn how to apply psychology theory and research to different fields.
2) Will be able to explain the different foundations underlying human behavior (eg physiological, social).
3) Learn and use the scientific language used in psychology.
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is Psychology? What are the research methods of psychology?	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
2)	Biological and Evolutionary Origins of Behavior	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
3)	Learning	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
4)	Revision	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
5)	Human Development	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
6)	Motivation	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
7)	Emotion, Stress and Health	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
8)	Midterm	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
9)	Social Psychology	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
10)	Mind and Consciousness	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
11)	Hewitt & Flett	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
12)	Memory	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
13)	Cognitive Processes	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
14)	Intelligence and Personality	Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Plotnik, R (2009) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.

References:

Smith E. E., Fredrikson B., Bem D. J., Loftus G. R. & Nolen-Hoeksema S. (2012) Psikolojiye Giriş. Ankara: Arkadaş Yayınları.
Morris C. G. (2002) Psikolojiyi Anlamak. Ankara: Türk Psikologlar Derneği Yayınları.
Morgan C. T. (2011) Psikolojiye Giriş (S. Karakaş, çeviri) Konya: Eğitim Kitabevi Yayınları. Düzeltilmiş ve gözden geçirilmiş 19. Baskı.
Sayar, K. (2008) Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Dem Yayınları.
Gerrigg, R. J., Zimbardo, P. G. (2014) Psikoloji ve Yaşam: Psikolojiye Giriş (G. Sart, çeviri). İstanbul: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık (Orijinal baskı, 2009).

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.	5
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.	5
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	48
Study Hours Out of Class	1	20
Midterms	1	40
Final	1	60
Total Workload		168