Chinese Translation and Interpreting
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY312

Course Name:

Selected Topics İn Cognitive Psychology II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

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. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It is aimed to cover the topics that are mentioned in the Cognitive Psychology course in general, but that need to be dealt with in more detail both in terms of importance in the field and in order for students to achieve the necessary gains
Course Content:	Memory, attention and memory relationship, planning, decision making, theory of mind, information processing in depression, cognitive difficulties in ADHD will be discussed for two weeks.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) At the end of this course, the students will be able to identify the major questions in cognition through the theories developed in the area of research.
2) At the end of this course, the students will be able to explain the cognitive processes like the model of information processing, the structure and process of information processing, and attention.
3) At the end of this course, the students will be able to identify the fundamental structures and processes within the brain.
4) At the end of this course, the students will be able to describe the types and the contents of memory
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) At the end of this course, the students will be able to discuss the related theories in the area of cognition.
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)	Introduction of the topics to be covered during the term	It will be given to students before the lesson
2)	Perception	It will be given to students before the lesson
3)	Perception	It will be given to students before the lesson
4)	Information processing processes	It will be given to students before the lesson
5)	midterm exam	review of past work
6)	Information processing	It will be given to students before the lesson
7)	Attention, attention processes	It will be given to students before the lesson
8)	Visual processing, object recognition and agnosia	It will be given to students before the lesson
9)	Short term memory	It will be given to students before the lesson
10)	Episodic long term memory	It will be given to students before the lesson
11)	Semantic long term memory	It will be given to students before the lesson
12)	Memory disorders	It will be given to students before the lesson
13)	review of past lessons	current past lecture notes in students
14)	Final exam	Past lessons

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bilişsel Psikoloji, E. Bruce Goldstein Bilişsel Psikoloji, Zihin ve Beyin, Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kossyln Cognitive Psychology, Robert J. Sternberg, Karin Stenberg Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel
References:	Bilişsel Psikoloji, E. Bruce Goldstein Bilişsel Psikoloji, Zihin ve Beyin, Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kossyln Cognitive Psychology, Robert J. Sternberg, Karin Stenberg Principles of Neural Science, Eric R. Kandel

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	4	5	3
Program Outcomes
1) Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
1) Graduates are capable of performing written and oral translation in at least one field of expertise, in accordance with the existing needs of professional life.
2) To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop solutions based on research and evidence using advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
2) Graduates have multilingual communication skills adequate to produce written and oral translations in language categories A, B, and C (language levels according to the European Language Portfolio on a Global Scale; language A at C2 level, language B at B2 level, language/s C at B1 level).
3) To be able to conduct an advanced study related to the field independently. To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
3) Graduates become familiar with the intellectual and cultural traditions in the cultures speaking A, B, and C languages and obtain awareness about behaviors and attitudes specific to such cultures.
4) To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, To be able to determine learning needs and direct learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
4) Graduates analyze written and oral texts produced in A, B and C languages, and comment on and translate them into the language A or B.
5) To be able to inform the related people and institutions on the subjects related to the field; To be able to convey their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems verbally and in writing. To be able to share their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies with at least the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software required by the field.
5) Graduates use the contemporary tools and techniques required for the practice of translation, as well as information and communication technologies together with computer hardware and software knowledge required by the field.
6) Graduates possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in translation studies to begin graduate studies in the field.
6) Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field. Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
7) Graduates possess sufficient knowledge to evaluate issues related to the education of translators as well as to occupational organizing and ethics within the profession, and to propose, from a social and scientific perspective, solutions to such issues in the various fields in which the need for translation arises.
8) Graduates have the ability to perform disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary team work.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field.
1)	Graduates are capable of performing written and oral translation in at least one field of expertise, in accordance with the existing needs of professional life.
2)	To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop solutions based on research and evidence using advanced knowledge and skills in the field.
2)	Graduates have multilingual communication skills adequate to produce written and oral translations in language categories A, B, and C (language levels according to the European Language Portfolio on a Global Scale; language A at C2 level, language B at B2 level, language/s C at B1 level).
3)	To be able to conduct an advanced study related to the field independently. To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
3)	Graduates become familiar with the intellectual and cultural traditions in the cultures speaking A, B, and C languages and obtain awareness about behaviors and attitudes specific to such cultures.
4)	To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, To be able to determine learning needs and direct learning. To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
4)	Graduates analyze written and oral texts produced in A, B and C languages, and comment on and translate them into the language A or B.
5)	To be able to inform the related people and institutions on the subjects related to the field; To be able to convey their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems verbally and in writing. To be able to share their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility. To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. To be able to use information and communication technologies with at least the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software required by the field.
5)	Graduates use the contemporary tools and techniques required for the practice of translation, as well as information and communication technologies together with computer hardware and software knowledge required by the field.
6)	Graduates possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in translation studies to begin graduate studies in the field.
6)	Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field. Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
7)	Graduates possess sufficient knowledge to evaluate issues related to the education of translators as well as to occupational organizing and ethics within the profession, and to propose, from a social and scientific perspective, solutions to such issues in the various fields in which the need for translation arises.
8)	Graduates have the ability to perform disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary team work.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	42
Presentations / Seminar	14	28
Project	14	14
Homework Assignments	14	42
Midterms	1	3
Final	1	3
Total Workload		174