PSY365 Reading Skills in Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
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: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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