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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY365

Course Name:

Reading Skills 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:

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 :

Öğr.Gör. MUAZZEZ IŞIL ESENDİR

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. MUAZZEZ IŞIL ESENDİR

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to improve students' academic reading and writing skills and to increase their familiarity with psychological terms.
Course Content:	By improving academic reading and writing skills in English, it enables psychology students to use English effectively in the academic environment. Introduce terms in psychology using textbooks and research articles. Emphasis is placed on writing a report according to the academic and ethical standards determined by the APA publication rules.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability to apply the academic writing and presentation standards of the APA publication guide to articles, research reports and presentations
2) Ability to read and write academic articles
3) Ability to make effective oral presentations
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)	Course Introduction	Lecturer notes and related articles
2)	Introducing the APA Guidelines	Lecturer notes and related articles
3)	Reviewing and Discussing Different Types of Articles – Library Visit	Lecturer notes and related articles
4)	Ethical and Legal Standards	Lecturer notes and related articles
5)	Structure and Content of Academic Text	Lecturer notes and related articles
6)	Academic Text Writing	Lecturer notes and related articles
7)	Academic Text Writing - Presentation Skills and Tips	Lecturer notes and related articles
8)	Presentations	Lecturer notes and related articles
9)	Punctuation	Lecturer notes and related articles
10)	Article Evaluation Writing	Lecturer notes and related articles
11)	Plagiarism, Quoting, Using Quotation in the Text	Lecturer notes and related articles
12)	Giving References, Examining Different Articles	Lecturer notes and related articles
13)	Discussion and Debate on Various Sample Texts	Lecturer notes and related articles
14)	Reviewing APA Standards in Academic Writing	Lecturer notes and related articles
15)	Revision	Lecturer notes and related articles
16)	Final	Lecturer notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Publisher: American Psychological Assoc. l, Washington, DC. 6th ed.
References:	Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association Publisher: American Psychological Assoc. l, Washington, DC. 6th ed.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 10
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	16	3	48
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			176