PSY406 History of PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International FinanceGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY406
Course Name: History of Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 7
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to examine the scientific basis of modern psychology and the basic issues of structuralism; functionalism; behaviorism; Gestalt; psychoanalysis; humanistic and cognitive psychology approach.
Course Content: This course covers the scientific foundations of modern psychology; structuralism; functionalism; behaviourism; Gestaltism; psychoanalysis; It includes basic topics related to humanistic and cognitive psychology approaches.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To have basic and general knowledge about the history of psychology.
2) To be able to evaluate new research findings in the field from the relevant perspective of the history of psychology.
3) To evaluate the contribution of psychology schools to the development of sub-fields of psychology.
4) To be able to make explanations about the history of psychology to various audiences and to convey their thoughts in writing and orally.
5) Gaining the skill and habit of literature review and regular reading in the field.
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) Studies in the History of Psychology: Scientific history vision, Modern schools in the history of psychology Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
2) Philosophical Effects on Psychology: The Philosophical Effects of Rene Descartes, John Locke, John Stuart Mill Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
3) Physiological Effects on Psychology: Franz Josef Gall, Hermann von Helmholtz, Ernst Weber, Gustav Fechner Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
4) New Psychology: Wilhelm Wundt, Hermann Ebbinghaus Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
5) Structuralism: Edward Titchener, Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
6) Functionalism: Charles Darwin, Francis Galton Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
7) Functionalism: Herbert Spencer, William James, John Dewey Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
8) Review of topics Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
9) Midterm Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
10) Applied Psychology: Stanley Hall, James Cattell, Alfred Binet, Lewis Terman Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
11) Behaviorism: Edward Lee Thorndike, Ivan Pavlov, Vladimir Bekhterev Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
12) Behaviorism: John Watson Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
13) Behaviourism; Edward Tolman, B. F. Skinner, Albert Bandura Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
14) Review of topics Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
15) Final Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Modern Psikoloji Tarihi, Shultz, D. P.,Shultz, S. E., 2007, Kaknüs Yayınları
References: Modern Psikoloji Tarihi, Shultz, D. P.,Shultz, S. E., 2007, Kaknüs Yayınları

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)  employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)  recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.
9)  identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
1) -explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of banking and insurance, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models.
2)  employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions.
3)  recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries
3) Recognize and assess legal environment in banking and insurance industries.
4) Explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
4)  explain ongoing operational and managerial methods in banking and insurance industries.
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
5)  discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures.
6)  develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
6) Develop the capacity to assess current global economic issues.
7)  express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
7) Translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8)  translate and explain the content of the documents written in English related to the field .
8) Express he role of international capital markets in the global economy; accordingly define the concept of risk in terms of measurement and management.
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.
9)  identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
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
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 3 9 27
Presentations / Seminar 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 2 30 60
Midterms 1 24 24
Paper Submission 2 10 20
Final 1 48 48
Total Workload 199