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Course Code: 
PSY 486
Course Type: 
Area Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Laboratuvar Saati: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
7
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
Developing a solid understanding of theories and empirical findings in readings and research in motivation.
Course Content: 

An examination of various approaches to psychological and behavior change using case examples and other applied material.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case Study/Role Playing, 6: Problem Session, 7: Invited Lecturer
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 what theories in motivation are

1,2,4

2,4

D, G

Developing a sense of how recent research findings in motivation contributed to psychology in general and how theories of psychology in general contribute to our understanding of motivation

3,8,10,11,12,14,15,16

2,4

D, G

Being able to design a research project in motivation and run the research

5,6,7,9,13

2, 4

D, G

 
 

Course Flow

Week

Topics

Study Materials

1

Introduction

 

2

Theories in readings and research in motivation

 

3

Research methodology in readings and research in motivation

 

4

Existing research findings in readings and research in motivation

 

5

Contemporary research findings in readings and research in motivation

 

6

Presentations

 

7

Presentations

 

8

Designing research in readings and research in motivation

 

9

Writing introductory section in research

 

10

Collecting data about readings and research in motivation

 

11

Collecting data about readings and research in motivation

 

12

Data entry and analysis methods

 

13

Data entry and analysis methods

 

14

Submission preparation

 

 
 

Recommended Sources

Textbook

Contemporary readings and research in motivation

Additional Resources

 
 
 

Material Sharing

Documents

 

Assignments

 

Exams

 

 
 

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Mid-terms

 

0

Class participation

 

100

Assignment

 

0

Total

 

100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade

 

50

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade

 

50

Total

 

100

       
 

 

Course Category

Expertise/Field 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.

 

 

+

     

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

5

60

Mid-Term

 

 

 

Quiz

 

 

 

Homework

 

 

 

Final Examination

1

25

25

Total Work Load

 

 

127

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

5,08

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

5