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

General Introduction Information of the Course

Course Code: PSYC1006
Course Title: History of Psychology
Course Semester: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: EN
Course Prerequisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Necessary
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 Merve MAMACI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Merve MAMACI
Course Assistants:

Course Objectives and Content

Course Objectives: Within the scope of this course, students will understand the historical information and figures in the field of Psychology. They will also understand about the journey of Psychology to become a science. They will obtain knowledge about different schools in the field of Psychology and they will have an insight about different perspectives on human behavior.
Course Content: • Origins of Philosophy & Science
• Grand Philosophical Positions
• Beginnings of Psychology
• Structuralism, Functionalism and Behaviorism
• Gestalt Psychology, Mental Illness, & Psychoanalysis
• Contemporary Psychology

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students will be able to critically read texts and resources from different Psychology schools.
2) Students will be able to compare different schools in Psychology.
3) Students will learn how to use their historical knowledge to theoretically analyze current issues and themes.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Course Weekly Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The Study of History of Psychology
2) Philosophical Influences on Psychology
3) Physiological Influences on Psychology
4) The New Psychology
5) Structuralism
6) Functionalism: Antecedent Influences
7) Functionalism: Devfelopment and Founding
8) Midterm Exam
9) Applied Psychology: The Legacy of Functionalism
10) Behaviorism: Antecedents Influences
11) Behaviorism: The Beginnings
12) Behaviorism: After Founding
13) Gestalt Psychology
14) Psychoanalysis: The Beginnings, After Founding Contemporary Developments in Psychology
15) Contemporary Approaches
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Schultz, S. E. ve Schultz, D. P. (2020). Modern Psikoloji Tarihi. İstanbul: Can Yayınları
References: Schultz, D. P., & Schultz, S. E. (2019). A History of Modern Psychology (11th ed.). Cengage Learning.

Relationship Between Course and Program Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

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2

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Program Outcomes
1) To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of psychology.
2) Understands and transfers knowledge of psychology at local and universal level.
3) Gains knowledge about the basic concepts, principles and related subjects of psychology.
4) Explain the subjects that are of interest to psychology with the concepts and terms of psychology.
5) Gains the knowledge that psychology is a science and that the analysis of behavior can be solved by scientific method.
6) Bears the responsibility required by the psychology profession.
7) Gains the ability to understand and solve individual and social problems and interprets and analyzes personal and social events from a psychological point of view.
8) Acquires a critical perspective with the skills of evaluation, development and filtering in the light of studies on understanding human behavior.
9) Approaches the current scientific and clinical issues from a multidimensional perspective.
10) Learns research methods and processes in psychology and understands and applies ethical principles in practice.
11) Learns the statistical methods required to analyze and synthesize data and acquire the competence to use information technologies effectively.
12) Presents research results effectively in written and oral form.
13) Understands the importance of lifelong learning.
14) To be able to work in an interdisciplinary team, knowing the contribution of the basic approach and perspective of psychology to other disciplines.
15) To be able to use at least one foreign language in academic and daily communication.
16) To be aware that characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, national identity, religion, sexual education, disability and socio-economic status should not be a reason for prejudice and to be respectful to universal values and human rights.
17) Current textbooks, application tools, etc. Obtaining different theoretical and applied knowledge by using psychology resources and applying them in a wide range of service areas.
18) Adopting the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science, informatics and technology and being able to develop and use them.
19) To understand the basic paradigms and theories of the field, guided by the historical development of the science of psychology.
20) Acquiring a critical perspective with the skills to evaluate, develop and filter in the light of studies aimed at understanding human behavior
21) In order to monitor, analyze and intervene in the process of a psychological phenomenon, to have basic technical knowledge and skills related to psychological measurement and evaluation and to be able to apply and develop them.
22) To have the principles of the profession and the awareness of ethical responsibility.
23) To collect psychological research data, to analyze using quantitative and qualitative methods, to think critically and to interpret the results and to report and present them in accordance with scientific writing format.
24) To have the skills to produce appropriate research questions, develop hypotheses, create patterns, design and implement experiments at the beginning of the research process.
25) To have the ability to act independently, take responsibility, think analytically and creatively, and be open to development
26) To have independent research skills by using the knowledge gained in the field of psychology and appropriate research methods (quantitative, qualitative).

Relationship Between Course and Learning Outcome

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have advanced theoretical and applied knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing up-to-date information in the field of psychology. 5
2) Understands and transfers knowledge of psychology at local and universal level. 5
3) Gains knowledge about the basic concepts, principles and related subjects of psychology. 5
4) Explain the subjects that are of interest to psychology with the concepts and terms of psychology. 5
5) Gains the knowledge that psychology is a science and that the analysis of behavior can be solved by scientific method. 5
6) Bears the responsibility required by the psychology profession. 5
7) Gains the ability to understand and solve individual and social problems and interprets and analyzes personal and social events from a psychological point of view. 5
8) Acquires a critical perspective with the skills of evaluation, development and filtering in the light of studies on understanding human behavior. 5
9) Approaches the current scientific and clinical issues from a multidimensional perspective. 5
10) Learns research methods and processes in psychology and understands and applies ethical principles in practice. 4
11) Learns the statistical methods required to analyze and synthesize data and acquire the competence to use information technologies effectively. 2
12) Presents research results effectively in written and oral form. 2
13) Understands the importance of lifelong learning. 5
14) To be able to work in an interdisciplinary team, knowing the contribution of the basic approach and perspective of psychology to other disciplines. 5
15) To be able to use at least one foreign language in academic and daily communication. 1
16) To be aware that characteristics and differences such as age, gender, race, ethnic group, national identity, religion, sexual education, disability and socio-economic status should not be a reason for prejudice and to be respectful to universal values and human rights. 5
17) Current textbooks, application tools, etc. Obtaining different theoretical and applied knowledge by using psychology resources and applying them in a wide range of service areas. 5
18) Adopting the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science, informatics and technology and being able to develop and use them. 5
19) To understand the basic paradigms and theories of the field, guided by the historical development of the science of psychology.
20) Acquiring a critical perspective with the skills to evaluate, develop and filter in the light of studies aimed at understanding human behavior
21) In order to monitor, analyze and intervene in the process of a psychological phenomenon, to have basic technical knowledge and skills related to psychological measurement and evaluation and to be able to apply and develop them.
22) To have the principles of the profession and the awareness of ethical responsibility.
23) To collect psychological research data, to analyze using quantitative and qualitative methods, to think critically and to interpret the results and to report and present them in accordance with scientific writing format.
24) To have the skills to produce appropriate research questions, develop hypotheses, create patterns, design and implement experiments at the beginning of the research process.
25) To have the ability to act independently, take responsibility, think analytically and creatively, and be open to development
26) To have independent research skills by using the knowledge gained in the field of psychology and appropriate research methods (quantitative, qualitative).

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Course
Reading
Homework
Question-and-Answer / Discussion

Assessment and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (open-ended questions, multiple-choice, true/false, matching, fill-in-the-blanks, ordering)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Homework Assignments 1 30 30
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 118