PSY406 History of PsychologyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Tourism and Hotel ManagementGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Tourism and Hotel Management
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: Fall
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) 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

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