Surveys historical schools of thought such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt, psychoanalysis as well as contemporary theoretical perspectives.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
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Understanding the historical changes in the modern psychology’s conceptions of science, reality, and human being in relationship to transformations of social and cultural context |
1,2,3,4 |
1, 2 |
A, B, G |
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Grasping the dialogic relations among the different psychological schools of thought, and learning about their influence on one another |
1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 |
1, 2 |
A, B, G |
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A critical analysis of the different schools of thought in psychology |
9, 10,14, 15, 16 |
1, 2 |
A, B, G |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction |
Leahey, Chap. 1 |
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2 |
Theoretical, historical, and philosophical issues |
Leahey, Chap. 1 |
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3 |
Early 20th Century Continental Psychology: Wundt & Titchner |
Leahey, Chap. 7 |
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Early 20th Century Continental Psychology: Würzburg School, Phenomenology, & Gestalt Psychology |
Leahey, Chap. 7 |
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Early 20th Century Continental Psychology: Psychoanalysis |
Leahey, Chap. 8 |
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Early 20th Century Continental Psychology: Psychoanalysis |
Leahey, Chap. 8 |
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7 |
Midterm |
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8 |
Founders of American Functionalist Psychology: Darwin, Spencer, & Galton |
Leahey, Chap. 9 |
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9 |
Founders of American Functionalist Psychology: James, Dewey, Hall |
Leahey, Chap. 10 |
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10 |
American Psychology: Behaviorism |
Leahey, Chap. 11 |
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11 |
American Psychology: Behaviorism |
Leahey, Chap. 11 |
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12 |
American Psychology: Cognitive Psychology |
Leahey, Chap. 12 |
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American Psychology: Cognitive Psychology |
Leahey, Chap. 12 |
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14 |
Critical/Social Constructionist Psychology |
Burr, Chap. 1-4 |
Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
Leahey, Thomas Hardy. 2004. A History of Psychology: Main Currents in Psychological Thought, Sixth Edition. New York: Pearson. Burr, Vivien. 1995. An Introduction to Social Constructionism. New York: Routledge. |
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Additional Resources |
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Material Sharing
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Documents |
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Assignments |
3 critical commentaries |
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Exams |
1 midterm; 1 Final |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Mid-terms |
1 |
54 |
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Assignment |
3 |
23 |
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Participation |
1 |
23 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade |
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35 |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade |
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65 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Course Category |
Basic Professional Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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Program Learning Outcomes |
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Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline.
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Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. |
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Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. |
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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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Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. |
x |
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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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Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. |
x |
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Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. |
x |
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Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. |
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Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. |
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x |
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Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. |
x |
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Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. |
x |
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Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. |
x |
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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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x |
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Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. |
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Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. |
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x |
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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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Mid-Term |
1 |
11 |
11 |
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Homework |
3 |
5 |
15 |
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Final Examination |
1 |
12 |
12 |
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Total Work Load |
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150 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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6 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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6 |