Prerequisite Courses:
Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
Applying psychological knowledge to the problems of daily life and contribute to community with it.
Course Content:
Teaches the principles and applications of community psychology to students. Teaches how to apply small initiatives that are designed according to the needs of children, and/or adults.
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 |
Can apply psychological knowledge to the problems of daily life and contribute to community with it | 2,3,7 | 5 | B, G |
Can examine the professional credentials of psychology graduates | 7,10,12,13,14 | 5 | G |
Enable psychology students to integrate their knowledge to required fields | 7,12,13,14 | 5 | B, G |
Can use psychological knowledge for the sake of community and design an intervention research | 2,3,7,13 | 5 | G |
Course Flow
COURSE CONTENT | ||
Week | Topics | Study Materials |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | Guest Lecturer | |
3 | Discussion | |
4 | Guest Lecturer | |
5 | Discussion | |
6 | Guest Lecturer | |
7 | Discussion | |
8 | Guest Lecturer | |
9 | Discussion | |
10 | Guest Lecturer | |
11 | Discussion | |
12 | Guest Lecturer | |
13 | Discussion | |
14 | Evaluation of class experiences |
Recommended Sources
RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
Textbook | |
Additional Resources |
Material Sharing
MATERIAL SHARING | |
Documents | |
Assignments | |
Exams |
Assessment
ASSESSMENT | |||
IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE | |
Assignment | 1 | 100 | |
Total | 100 | ||
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 50 | ||
Total | 100 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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.
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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
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
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 | 6 | 84 |
Mid-Term | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Homework | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Total Work Load | 166 | ||
Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 6,64 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course | 7 |