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CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HISTORY of PSYCHOLOGY-Spring Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this class is to explain the philosophical and scientific foundation that contributed to the emergence of psychology as a modern scientific discipline. Within this framework, main psychological schools of thought of the 20th century will be discussed and critically evaluated.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to history of psychology,The philosophical framework of the history of psychology,The impact of physiological studies on history o psychology,German school and Wundt,Darwin and impact of evolutionary thinking,The impact of American school,Structuralism,Functionalism,Gestalt school,Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic approaches,Origins and evolution of behaviorism,Modern approaches in psychology,Psychological schools of thought and their approaches to mental health,General evaluation of the semester.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Summarize the philosophical framework underlying the history of psychology.10, 16, 18, 9A
2. Describe and discuss the scientific influences on history of psychology and compare differential impact of these scientific influences.10, 16, 18, 9A
3. Determine the similarities and differences between the historical development of psychology and other scientific disciplines.10, 16, 18, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to history of psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
2The philosophical framework of the history of psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
3The impact of physiological studies on history o psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
4German school and WundtStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
5Darwin and impact of evolutionary thinkingStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
6The impact of American schoolStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
7StructuralismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
8FunctionalismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
9Gestalt schoolStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
10Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic approachesStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
11Origins and evolution of behaviorismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
12Modern approaches in psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
13Psychological schools of thought and their approaches to mental healthStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
14General evaluation of the semesterStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
Resources
A History of Modern Psychology, 5th Edition, C. James Goodwin, Wiley Publishing
A history of psychology in letters, 2nd ed., Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr., Blackwell Publishing

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.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
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.
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.
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.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
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 Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14570
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project11010
Presentation of Project / Seminar111
Quiz212
Midterm Exam12121
General Exam12626
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)172
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(172/30)6
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
HISTORY of PSYCHOLOGY-Spring Semester3+036
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Assistant(s)
AimThe aim of this class is to explain the philosophical and scientific foundation that contributed to the emergence of psychology as a modern scientific discipline. Within this framework, main psychological schools of thought of the 20th century will be discussed and critically evaluated.
Course ContentThis course contains; Introduction to history of psychology,The philosophical framework of the history of psychology,The impact of physiological studies on history o psychology,German school and Wundt,Darwin and impact of evolutionary thinking,The impact of American school,Structuralism,Functionalism,Gestalt school,Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic approaches,Origins and evolution of behaviorism,Modern approaches in psychology,Psychological schools of thought and their approaches to mental health,General evaluation of the semester.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Summarize the philosophical framework underlying the history of psychology.10, 16, 18, 9A
2. Describe and discuss the scientific influences on history of psychology and compare differential impact of these scientific influences.10, 16, 18, 9A
3. Determine the similarities and differences between the historical development of psychology and other scientific disciplines.10, 16, 18, 9A
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 18: Micro Teaching Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Introduction to history of psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
2The philosophical framework of the history of psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
3The impact of physiological studies on history o psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
4German school and WundtStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
5Darwin and impact of evolutionary thinkingStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
6The impact of American schoolStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
7StructuralismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
8FunctionalismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
9Gestalt schoolStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
10Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic approachesStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
11Origins and evolution of behaviorismStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
12Modern approaches in psychologyStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
13Psychological schools of thought and their approaches to mental healthStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
14General evaluation of the semesterStudying the material that is provided by course instructor
Resources
A History of Modern Psychology, 5th Edition, C. James Goodwin, Wiley Publishing
A history of psychology in letters, 2nd ed., Ludy T. Benjamin, Jr., Blackwell Publishing

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.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
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.
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.
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.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
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

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