Tourism and Hotel Management
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY455

Course Name:

Readings in Psychology I

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:

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):

Öğr.Gör. MUAZZEZ IŞIL ESENDİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	to make student familiar to psychological texts as expression, content and vocabulary.
Course Content:	the reading and analyses studies on the selected basic and characteristic texts of psychology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Having a command of the English literature in the field of psychology
2) Developing students' article reading skills
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to master the studies in psychology
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	General information about reading articles from psychology resources	Course notes
2)	An article on the woman mental health problems	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
3)	An article on memory problems	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
4)	An article on community mental health	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
5)	An article on forensic psychology Quiz	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
6)	An article from the field of political psychology	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
7)	An article from the field of industrial and organizational psychology Midterm Examination	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
8)	An article on the psychological effects of the pandemic	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
9)	An article on the epidemiology of depression	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
10)	An article from the field of social psychology	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
11)	An article from the field of educational psychology	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
12)	An article on the topic of mental health promotion	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
13)	An article on the epidemiology of schizophrenia	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
14)	An article on communication skills	The article will be given to the students before the lesson.
15)	Exam week	Exam week
16)	Exam week	Exam week

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References:	Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2) Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3) To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4) Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5) To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6) Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7) Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8) To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9) Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Learning the facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management
2)	Having a theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level related to the field
3)	To be able to make analytical evaluations for tourism and travel sector
4)	Learning the basic laws and regulations and professional standarts that apply regarding the tourism sector in Turkey and physical environment associated with hotel management space, tools, and use acquainted with the technology, applying the ethical values, protecting the natural environment
5)	To be able to work efficiently in the tourism sector
6)	Learning the characteristics of the major tourist destinations to apply this knowledge in the tourism sector for Turkey and worldwide
7)	Organizing, coordinating and developing departments in accommodation organizations
8)	To be able to define and develop sales techniques and income management practices applied in accommodation and food and beverage companies
9)	Demonstrating the ability to apply professional working techniques in food and beverage establishments

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

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
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	14	3	42
Application	3	9	27
Study Hours Out of Class	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	4	12	48
Quizzes	1	1	1
Preliminary Jury	1	6	6
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			168