Psychological Trauma

Course Code:

PSY 465

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Introducing the student to the field of traumatic stress studies

Course Content:

A survey of theories and research concerned with traumatic experiences.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case Study/Role Playing, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer(s)

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
Developing an understanding of traumatic stress, its reasons as well as certain theories that have attempted to explain traumatic stress.	1,4, 11	1,2,4	B, G
Developing an ability to examine traumatic stress in terms of its consequences on different aspects of human functioning during different stages of life.	1,2,3,10,12, 16	1,2,4	B, G
Being informed about different manifestations of traumatic stress in the clinical area, with a focus on trauma related psychological disorders and frequently used treatment methods	8, 6,7,9,10, 15, 16	1,2,4,5	B, G

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to the course
2	Deifiniton of trauma and different types of traumatic experiences
3	Betrayal trauma theory
4	Human response to stress: Both normal and abnormal
5	Cognitive aspects of trauma
6	Neuropsychological aspects of trauma
7	Interpersonal and societal consequences of trauma
8	Emotional aspects of trauma
9	Trauma and Dissociation
10	Traumatic Stress and related disorders
11	Traumatic stress and related disorders (cont.)
12	Effects of resilience and post-traumatic growth
13	Trauma in cultural perspective
14	Treatment issues

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and recovery. Binghamton, NY: Hayworth Press.
Additional Resources	Contemporary articles on important concepts in trauma

Material Sharing

Documents
Assignments	Writing reaction papers weekly, that will summarize and critique an empirical article published on a peer-reviewed journal. Final project: A literature review or a research proposal on one of the basic topics about trauma.
Exams

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER		PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms		0
Quizzes		0
Assignment	10	10
Total		100
Contribution of Final Project to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade		60
Total		100

Course Category

Expertise/Field 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.			+
2	Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications.				+
3	Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology.					+
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.		+
5	Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics.	+
6	Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies.	+
7	Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills.	+
8	Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources.					+
9	Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology.				+
10	Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent.					+
11	Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology.					+
12	Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization.		+
13	Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics.			+
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.			+
15	Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently.	+
16	Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively.					+

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	3	42
Mid-Term
Quiz
Homework	10	3	30
Final Project	1	10	10
Total Work Load			124
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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