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Course Code: 
PSY 159
Semester: 
Fall
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
4
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
4
ECTS: 
6
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Students will be familiar with APA publication manual’s scholarly writing and presentation standards. They will understand different research types, and be able to read scholarly articles critically. They will learn to express their opinions in oral presentaions and in academic writing.
Course Content: 

Enables psychology students to use English effectively in the academic contexts by developing scholarly reading and writing skills. Using textbooks and research articles, the course familiarizes students with psychology terminology. Emphasis on doing literature search and writing reports in accordance with the academic and ethical standards of APA publication manual.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program

Outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

Ability to apply APA publication manual’s scholarly writing and presentation standards to essays, research papers and presentations.

5,8,9,10,13,

14,16

1,2,3,4

A,B,C,D

Ability to read and write scholarly articles

8,9,16

1,2 3,4

A,B,D,

Ability to do effective oral presentations

8,9,16

1,2,3,4

C,D,E

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction to the course

 

2

Introducing APA manual

 

3

Reviewing and Discussing Different Research Articles – Visiting Library

 

4

Ethical and Legal standards

 

5

 Structure and content of a Research paper

 

6

Writing Clearly and Concisely

 

7

Writing Clearly and Concisely – Presentation skills   and tips

 

8

Class Presentations

 

9

The Mechanics of  Style (Punctuation)

 

10

Writing Reaction Papers

 

11

Crediting Sources – Plagiarism, Quoting, Paraphrasing

 

12

Crediting Sources – Citing References, Examining different articles

 

13

Discussion and debate on various sample papers

 

14

Overview of APA standards in scholarly writing

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Washington, DC. 6th edition

Additional Resources

Research Papers, Book and Magazine articles (to be provided by instructor)

 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Essays

5

71.43

Presentation

1

21.43

Research exercise

1

7.14

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to overall grade

 

30

Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade

 

70

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Basic Professional Courses

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.

X

 

 

 

 

2

Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.

X

 

 

 

 

3

Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.

X

 

 

 

 

4

Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies.

X

 

 

 

 

5

Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.

 

 

X

 

 

6

Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.

X

 

 

 

 

7

Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.

X

 

 

 

 

8

Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.

 

 

 

 

X

9

Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.

 

 

 

 

X

10

Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.

 

 

 

 

X

11

Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.

X

 

 

 

 

12

Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.

X

 

 

 

 

13

Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.

 

 

X

 

 

14

Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility.

 

 

X

 

 

15

Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.

X

 

 

 

 

16

Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.

 

 

 

 

X

 
 

ECTS

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)

14

3

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)

14

4

56

Mid-term Assignments

7

6

42

Final examination

1

10

10

Total Work Load

 

 

150

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

6