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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY304

Course Name:

Field Studies II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is for students to design an empirical study and put it into practice.
Course Content:	This course includes students to design an empirical study and put it into practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to implement an independent research project, covering the entire process from the proposal stage to the reporting stage.
2) Gaining knowledge and skills in preparing a research question, scanning and evaluating the relevant literature, and presenting a research proposal.
3) Learn to collect data for research, analyze the collected data and report the research.
4) To be able to carry out scientific research in the field of psychology independently, to be able to discuss the results by writing scientific articles and interpreting the results.
5) Gaining the skill and habit of reading and discussing about the researches done 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)	Practical and Ethical Issues in Research	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
2)	Forming a Research Question and Research Patterns	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
3)	How to Scan Literature /APA format	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
4)	Presentation and Evaluation of Research Proposals	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
5)	Sampling and Data Collection Methods	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
6)	Evaluation of Scales to be Used for Projects	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
7)	Introduction to Data Collection / Research Reporting for Projects	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
8)	Methodology for Data Collection / Research Reporting for Projects	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
9)	Data Collection for Projects/Results and Discussion in Reporting the Research/Presentation of the Report	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
10)	Data Analysis / Presentation of the Methodology Section of the Report	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
11)	Data Analysis	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
12)	Presenting Data Analytics	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
13)	Presentation of Projects	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
14)	Presentation of Projects	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
15)	Revision	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles
16)	Final	Notes of the lecturer in charge of the course and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Meltzoff, J. (1998). Critical Thinking about Research. Washington DC. : American Psychological Assocation. • Amerikan Psikoloji Derneği Yayım Kılavuzu (5. Baskı). Çev. Cenk Pamay. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
References:	• Meltzoff, J. (1998). Critical Thinking about Research. Washington DC. : American Psychological Assocation. • Amerikan Psikoloji Derneği Yayım Kılavuzu (5. Baskı). Çev. Cenk Pamay. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Report Writing
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
Reporting

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 5
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Paper Submission	1	% 5
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
Project	1	45	45
Homework Assignments	1	20	20
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	48	48
Total Workload			180