PSY363 Language Skills in Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs SociologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Sociology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY363
Course Name: Language Skills in Psychology I
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
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. CEMAL DEMİRCİOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To help students gain awareness/knowledge on the basic psychology terms in English and improve reading comprehension skills through the review of basic English grammar structures.
Course Content: Reading and discussion of various texts about different topics of psychology from different medium (textbook article, website text, brochure etc) with a special emphasis on terms and vocabulary. Further discussion and reinforcement of new vocabulary through parallel texts. Review of basic grammar structures and carr out exercises about the subjects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explain the biological, cognitive and social foundations of language production and understanding
2) Describes the basic stages in the production and understanding of language.
3) Discusses the place of language errors, gestures and signs in psycholinguistic studies.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introducing the course objectives and content Lecturer notes and related articles
2) Biological basis of language Lecturer notes and related articles
3) Speech production Lecturer notes and related articles
4) Speech detection Lecturer notes and related articles
5) Word processing Lecturer notes and related articles
6) Sentence processing Lecturer notes and related articles
7) Midterm None
8) Meaning representation Lecturer notes and related articles
9) Learning to read Lecturer notes and related articles
10) Bilingualism Lecturer notes and related articles
11) Aphasia Lecturer notes and related articles
12) Developmental dyslexia Lecturer notes and related articles
13) Language learning afterwards Lecturer notes and related articles
14) Chatting process Lecturer notes and related articles
15) Revision Lecturer notes and related articles
16) Final Lecturer notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Career Paths, Timothy Gilliand, PsyD and Jenny Dooley , Express Publishing
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Career Paths, Timothy Gilliand, PsyD and Jenny Dooley , Express Publishing
Course booklet compiled by the instructor
References: Career Paths, Timothy Gilliand, PsyD and Jenny Dooley , Express Publishing
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Career Paths, Timothy Gilliand, PsyD and Jenny Dooley , Express Publishing
Course booklet compiled by the instructor

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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2

3

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.
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.
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Group project
Presentation
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 3 48
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Project 1 20 20
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 180