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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIBLIOTHERAPYPSY4115806Fall Semester3+036
Course Program

Perşembe 13:30-14:15

Perşembe 14:30-15:15

Perşembe 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Büşra Eylem AKTAŞ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Büşra Eylem AKTAŞ, Lect. Bürin YILDIZTEKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this interactive course is to provide advanced students with a comprehensive knowledge of bibliotherapy by discussing both its history and the latest national and international developments in the field.
Course ContentThis course contains; Going Back to the Classics in Bibliotherapy, Placing the History of Bibliotherapy into Context, Linking Theories to Bibliotherapy Practices, Considering the Role of Narrative in Bibliotherapy, Utilizing Fiction and Non-Fiction in Bibliotherapy, Emphasizing the Use of Poetry in Bibliotherapy, Discussing the Use of Graphic Texts in Bibliotherapy, Exploring the Benefits of Reading Together in Bibliotherapy, Running a Reading Group in a Psychiatric In-Patient Ward, Facilitating a Long-Standing Bibliotherapy Practice, Discussing the Benefits of Read Aloud Groups for Native and Non-Native Speakers, Adapting the Books on Prescription Model for People with Dementia, Extending the Reading Well Books on Prescription Program to Young People with Difficulties, Developing a Collection for Student Success.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. The student will be able to review the history of bibliotherapy.10, 16, 9B, E
2. The student will be able to discuss the current national and international theoretical and practical developments in bibliotherapy. 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9B, E
3. The student will be able to explore how bibliotherapeutic approaches, methods, and practices as well as various literary genres can be utilized across a broad range of contexts and with diverse groups. 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9B, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1 Going Back to the Classics in BibliotherapyCrothers (1916) pp. 291-301; Galt (1853) pp. 581-589
2 Placing the History of Bibliotherapy into ContextMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 1 pp. 3-22
3 Linking Theories to Bibliotherapy PracticesMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 2 pp. 23-40
4 Considering the Role of Narrative in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 3 pp. 41-57
5 Utilizing Fiction and Non-Fiction in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 5 pp. 77-92
6 Emphasizing the Use of Poetry in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 9 pp. 129-140
7 Discussing the Use of Graphic Texts in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 4 pp. 59-73
8 Exploring the Benefits of Reading Together in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 7 pp. 105-115
9 Running a Reading Group in a Psychiatric In-Patient WardMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 8 pp. 117-127
10 Facilitating a Long-Standing Bibliotherapy PracticeMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 6 pp. 93-104
11 Discussing the Benefits of Read Aloud Groups for Native and Non-Native SpeakersMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 12 pp. 163-170
12 Adapting the Books on Prescription Model for People with DementiaMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 10 pp. 141-151
13 Extending the Reading Well Books on Prescription Program to Young People with DifficultiesMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 11 pp. 153-162
14 Developing a Collection for Student SuccessMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 13 pp. 171-180
Resources
Crothers, S. (1916, September). A literary clinic. The Atlantic Monthly, pp. 291-300. Galt, J. M. (1853). On the reading, recreation, and amusements of the insane. Journal of Psychological Medicine and Mental Pathology, 6(24), 581-589. McNicol, S., & Brewster, L. (Ed.). (2018). Bibliotherapy. Facet Publishing.
Medipol Information Education System (MEBIS) should be followed throughout the semester for possible additional resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours000
Guided Problem Solving000
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)0
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30)0
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
BIBLIOTHERAPYPSY4115806Fall Semester3+036
Course Program

Perşembe 13:30-14:15

Perşembe 14:30-15:15

Perşembe 15:30-16:15

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssist.Prof. Büşra Eylem AKTAŞ
Name of Lecturer(s)Assist.Prof. Büşra Eylem AKTAŞ, Lect. Bürin YILDIZTEKİN
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this interactive course is to provide advanced students with a comprehensive knowledge of bibliotherapy by discussing both its history and the latest national and international developments in the field.
Course ContentThis course contains; Going Back to the Classics in Bibliotherapy, Placing the History of Bibliotherapy into Context, Linking Theories to Bibliotherapy Practices, Considering the Role of Narrative in Bibliotherapy, Utilizing Fiction and Non-Fiction in Bibliotherapy, Emphasizing the Use of Poetry in Bibliotherapy, Discussing the Use of Graphic Texts in Bibliotherapy, Exploring the Benefits of Reading Together in Bibliotherapy, Running a Reading Group in a Psychiatric In-Patient Ward, Facilitating a Long-Standing Bibliotherapy Practice, Discussing the Benefits of Read Aloud Groups for Native and Non-Native Speakers, Adapting the Books on Prescription Model for People with Dementia, Extending the Reading Well Books on Prescription Program to Young People with Difficulties, Developing a Collection for Student Success.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. The student will be able to review the history of bibliotherapy.10, 16, 9B, E
2. The student will be able to discuss the current national and international theoretical and practical developments in bibliotherapy. 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9B, E
3. The student will be able to explore how bibliotherapeutic approaches, methods, and practices as well as various literary genres can be utilized across a broad range of contexts and with diverse groups. 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 9B, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1 Going Back to the Classics in BibliotherapyCrothers (1916) pp. 291-301; Galt (1853) pp. 581-589
2 Placing the History of Bibliotherapy into ContextMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 1 pp. 3-22
3 Linking Theories to Bibliotherapy PracticesMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 2 pp. 23-40
4 Considering the Role of Narrative in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 3 pp. 41-57
5 Utilizing Fiction and Non-Fiction in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 5 pp. 77-92
6 Emphasizing the Use of Poetry in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 9 pp. 129-140
7 Discussing the Use of Graphic Texts in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 4 pp. 59-73
8 Exploring the Benefits of Reading Together in BibliotherapyMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 7 pp. 105-115
9 Running a Reading Group in a Psychiatric In-Patient WardMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 8 pp. 117-127
10 Facilitating a Long-Standing Bibliotherapy PracticeMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 6 pp. 93-104
11 Discussing the Benefits of Read Aloud Groups for Native and Non-Native SpeakersMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 12 pp. 163-170
12 Adapting the Books on Prescription Model for People with DementiaMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 10 pp. 141-151
13 Extending the Reading Well Books on Prescription Program to Young People with DifficultiesMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 11 pp. 153-162
14 Developing a Collection for Student SuccessMcNicol & Brewster (Ed.) (2018) Chapter 13 pp. 171-180
Resources
Crothers, S. (1916, September). A literary clinic. The Atlantic Monthly, pp. 291-300. Galt, J. M. (1853). On the reading, recreation, and amusements of the insane. Journal of Psychological Medicine and Mental Pathology, 6(24), 581-589. McNicol, S., & Brewster, L. (Ed.). (2018). Bibliotherapy. Facet Publishing.
Medipol Information Education System (MEBIS) should be followed throughout the semester for possible additional resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
X
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
X
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
X
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
X
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

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