Scholarly Reading and Writing Skills in Psychology II

Course Code:

PSY 160

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

4

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

4

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Scholarly Reading and Writing Skills in Psychology I

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Students will demonstrate enhanced usage of the APA publication manual in their writing and thorough understandings of the principles of ethical research and writing standards. Students will acquire a wider knowledge of psychology terminology though readings of different articles and research papers. İmproved It will give opportunities for students to further practice their. The emphasis is to enable students to improve their academic writing reading and presentation skills in doing literature research and writing papers.

Course Content:

Continuation of PSY 159. A more advanced course that 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

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to understand and use APA publication standards and academic ethical principles	5,13,14	1,2,3,4	B,C,D
Ability to understand and use psychology terminology	1,2,5,8,9,10,16	1,2,3,4	B,C,D
Improved academic reading, writing and speaking skills	8,9,10,15,16	1,2,3,4	B,C,D,E

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to course. Academic Vocabulary test.
2	Review of APA style writing. I Theoretical Approaches to Psychology 1st Assignment – Paraphrasing
3	Cognitive Psychology Discussion – in class exercises 2nd Assignment - Reaction Paper
4	Behavioral Psychology –Study of Obedience 3nd Assignment – Paraphrasing
5	Clinical Psychology – Phobias 4th Assignment – 1st Presentation
6	Developmental Psychology Discussion – in class exercises Choosing topics for Extended essay
7	1st Presentation
8	Developmental Psychology Review of APA Style writing II Outlines for Extended Essay
9	Social Psychology 5th Assignment – Reaction paper
10	Social Psychology of the Media 6th Assignment – 2nd Presentation Checking progress on Extended essays
11	Positive Psychology Review of APA style writing III Outline for second presentation
12	2nd Presentation
13	Research Methods in Psychology Draft Extended essays
14	Overview of course, discussion on various topics Final date for Extended Essay to be Handed in

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Washington, DC. 6^th edition

Additional Resources

Articles from books and journals (to be provided by instructor)

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
In-terms assignments	6	57.14
Presentations	2	42.86
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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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
In-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

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