Contemporary issues in psychology are examined.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
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Developing an understanding of theories of the selected topics in psychology |
1,2,4 |
1, 2, 4 |
B, C, D, G |
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Developing a sense of how recent research findings in selected topics in psychology contribute to psychology in general |
3,8,10,11,12,14,15,16 |
1, 2, 4 |
B, C, D, G |
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Developing the ability to design a research project in selected topics in psychology |
5,6,7,9,13 |
1, 2, 4 |
B, C, D, G |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction |
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2 |
Theories in contemporary issues |
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3 |
Research methodology in contemporary issues |
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4 |
Existing research findings in contemporary issues |
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5 |
Contemporary research findings |
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6 |
Presentations |
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7 |
Presentations |
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8 |
Designing research in contemporary issues |
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9 |
Writing introductory section in research |
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10 |
Collecting data about selected topics in contemporary issues |
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11 |
Collecting data about selected topics in contemporary issues |
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12 |
Data entry and analysis methods |
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13 |
Data entry and analysis methods |
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14 |
Submission preparation |
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Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
Readings in contemporary issues |
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Additional Resources |
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Material Sharing
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Documents |
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Assignments |
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Exams |
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Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Participation |
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100 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination (Research Project) to Overall Grade |
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50 |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade |
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50 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Course Category |
Expertise/Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. |
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+ |
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2 |
Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. |
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+ |
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3 |
Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. |
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+ |
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Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. |
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+ |
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Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. |
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+ |
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Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. |
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+ |
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Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. |
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+ |
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8 |
Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. |
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+ |
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9 |
Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. |
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+ |
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10 |
Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. |
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+ |
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11 |
Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. |
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+ |
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12 |
Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. |
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+ |
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13 |
Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. |
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+ |
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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. |
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+ |
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15 |
Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. |
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+ |
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16 |
Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. |
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+ |
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ECTS
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Final Examination (research project) |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Work Load |
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137 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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5,5 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |