PSL702 - RECENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
RECENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY PSL702 2nd Semester 3 0 3 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThis course aims to give information about attachment theory and to bring in ability of preparing research proposal about topic. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Introduce selected topic in the frame of the field of psychology.
  2. Summarize the recent research about selected topic.
  3. Explain important concepts dealing with selected topic.
  4. Explain conceptual framework of selected topic.
  5. Composes a proposal in the frame of selected topic.
Course ContentCourse Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. BANU TAVAT
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. BANU TAVAT
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None

In the frame of this course, information about selected topic will be conveyed. Students will prepare a research proposal and make its presentation.
Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Banu Tavat
Course Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Banu Tavat
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None 
ReferencesRecent articles about selected topic 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Definition of field of study
Week 2Literature review and discussion
Week 3Literature review and discussion
Week 4Literature review and discussion
Week 5Literature review and discussion
Week 6Literature review and discussion
Week 7Literature review and discussion
Week 8Literature review and discussion
Week 9Literature review and discussion
Week 10Literature review and discussion
Week 11Presentation of research proposal
Week 12Presentation of research proposal
Week 13Presentation of research proposal
Week 14Presentation of research proposal
Week 15Presentation of research proposal
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1610
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments230
Presentation130
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1970
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes130
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 16 3 48
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)16696
Presentation / Seminar Preparation14040
Project000
Homework assignment22754
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 16060
Total Workload36136298

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands the relationship between current theoretical and applied information in clinical psychology    X
2. Evaluates the validity of scientific information in clinical psychology, apprehends the interactions between the disciplines related with this information and clinical psychology    X
3. Has knowledge about the causes and effects of transformations that individuals experience    X
4. Evaluates the applications of analysis techniques and technologies being used in various domains of clinical psychologyX    
5. Acts in accordance with legislations, professional merits and ethical principles of clinical psychologyX    
6. Supports proposals for solution of specified problems in clinical psychology with scientific findingsX    
7. Carries out joint work to contribute to the scientific information in clinical psychology   X 
8. Resolves the knowledge and applications of clinical psychology into social responsibility projects    X
9. Adopts a lifelong learning approach in personal and professional development   X 
10. Evaluates contemporary approaches in clinical psychology, incorporates them into the studiesX    
11. Conducts research in clinical psychology, evaluates results based on related literature  X  
12. Orientates the Master of Science training to reach the next level of education or to make contributions to the professional applications X   
13. Delivers original written/oral presentations in national/international clinical psychology meetings X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest