Introduction of Psychology(SOC103)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC103 | Introduction of Psychology | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | French |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Verda İRTİŞ virtis@gsu.edu.tr (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | Defining the field of study of psychology; addressing the fundamental themes and perspectives. |
| Content |
Psychology is a science that aims to understand and explain human behaviour and mental processes. The topics covered in this introductory course are: The field of psychology, the main schools of psychology, perception, consciousness, motivation and mental health. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
1. Students will be able to get an idea of the field of psychology. 2. Students will have knowledge of the basic theories and concepts of psychology. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | Lecture and discussion of the weekly readings |
| References |
Compulsory sources : Alain Lieury, “Panorama des spécialisations de la psychologie” in A. Lieury, Introduction à la psychologie, Paris, Dunod, 2000, pp: 27-55. Alain Lieury, “Histoire de la psychologie” in A. Lieury, Introduction à la psychologie, Paris, Dunod, 2000, pp: 11-25. Alex Mucchielli, « Les paramètres conceptuels de la psychologie psychanalytique » in A. Mucchielli, La nouvelle psychologie, Paris, Puf, 1996 (2ème édition), pp : 11-35. Alfred Adler, « Le complex d’infériorité» in A. Adler, Le sens de la vie, Paris, Editions Payot & Rivages, 2002, pp: 95-112. Carl Ransom Rogers, « Qu’est-ce qu’une ‘vie pleine’ ? Le plein fonctionnement de la personne : point de vue personnel d’un thérapeute », in C. R. Rogers, Le développement de la personne, InterEditions, Paris, 2005, pp : 129-140. Tzvetan Todorov, « Sous le regard des autres », Sciences Humaines, Numéro 131, Octobre 2002, pp : 22-27. Alain Lieury, “La perception du monde” in A. Lieury, Introduction à la psychologie, Paris, Dunod, 2000, pp: 57-71. Karen Huffman, Mark Vernoy, Judith Vernoy, « Le sommeil et le réve », in K. Huffman et al., « Psychologie en direct », Mont-Royal, Modulo Editeur, 2000 (2ème édition), pp. 183-197. Alain Lieury, “Motivation et personnalité” in A. Lieury, Introduction à la psychologie, Paris, Dunod, 2000, pp: 101-107. Bernard Brusset, “Les psychothérapies non psychanalytiques”, in B. Brusset, Les psychotérapies”, Paris, Puf, 2005 (2ème édition), pp : 57-115. Additional sources: - F. Askevis-Leherpeux, C. Baruch et A. Cartron, Précis de psychologie, Paris, Nathan, 2000 (2ème édition), 157p. - Maurice Reuchlin, Psychologie, Paris, PUF Fondamental, 2002 (15ème édition), 680p. - Doğan Cüceloğlu, İnsan ve Davranşı, Psikolojinin Temel Kavramları, İstanbul, Remzi Kitabevi, 1992 (3. basım), 591s. - Rita L. Atkinson, Richard C. Atkinson, Edward E. Smith et al., Psikolojiye Giriş (Hilgard’s Introduction to Psychology, 42th edition), Çev. Yavuz Alogan, Ankara, Arkadaş Yayınevi, 3. Baskı, 790s. |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introductory lecture: Presentation of the course (themes, how it works, etc.); Why will we study psychology (in general and in sociology)? |
| 2 | Understanding psychology : Fields of psychology, Research methods in psychology, Ethics in psychology |
| 3 | Psychological theories I: Birth of scientific psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt, Psychoanalytical approach, Behavioural approach, Humanist approach, Cognitive approach, Psychobiological approach and New approaches |
| 4 | Psychological theories I (continued) |
| 5 | Psychological theories II: Psychoanalytical approach |
| 6 | Psychological theories III: Defence mechanisms; Evaluation of the psychoanalytical approach |
| 7 | Psychological theories IV: Humanist approach: contribution of Carl Ransom Rogers |
| 8 | Psychological theories V: Humanistic approach: Abraham Maslow's contribution; Evaluation of the humanistic approach |
| 9 | Partial examination |
| 10 | Perception: Sensation and Perception; Selection; Organisation; Interpretation |
| 11 | Consciousness: Levels of consciousness; Sleep, Dream; Consciousness and culture |
| 12 | Motivation: What is motivation; General theories of motivation (biological theories, psychosocial theories) |
| 13 | Health psychology: Mental health (normality and abnormality, mental disorders, types of psychotherapy); Stress and health |
| 14 | Health psychology (continued); New perspectives; General assessment |
Practice Topics
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Contribution of final exam to overall grade | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 2 | 100 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 50 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Other Applications | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Term Paper/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Portfolio Study | 0 | 0 |
| Reports | 0 | 0 |
| Learning Diary | 0 | 0 |
| Thesis/ Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Toplam | 1 | 50 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | The student will be able to recognize and assess the essential theoretical perspectives both in sociology and its related domains. | |||||
| 2 | The student will be able to make use of the major theoretical analyses and sociological concepts in his/her own research topics. | |||||
| 3 | The student will be able to articulate sociological perspective and reasoning with social and historical facts, and to interpret social and historical issues with a sociological eye. | |||||
| 4 | The student will be able to assess the current state of research and knowledge on the classical and contemporary domains of sociological inquiry as well as its relevant fields. | |||||
| 5 | The student will be able to design and conduct a sociological research with appropriate theoretical construction and empirical methods. | |||||
| 6 | The student will be able to produce a written research report that relates research questions to empirical findings. | |||||
| 7 | The student will be able to appropriately use both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. | |||||
| 8 | The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. | |||||
| 9 | The student will be able to make appropriate use of statistical software programs for data processing and analysis. | X | ||||
| 10 | Graduates will be able to follow the scientific production both in English and French as well as Turkish. | X | ||||
| 11 | Graduates will be able to develop a comparative and interdisciplinary approach which will integrate sociology within a broader social science perspective. | X | ||||
| 12 | Graduates will be able to interpret the history and modernization of Turkey through its sociological consequences. | |||||
| 13 | The student will be able to intervene to social and political processes in order to propose possible solutions to the problems caused by social inequalities and discriminations. | |||||
| 14 | The student will be able to develop a reflexive point of view on his/her position as a a sociologist as well as a researcher. | |||||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Working Hours out of Class | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Midterm Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Final Examinations (including preparation) | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Total Workload | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 5,52 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 6 | ||