PSL788 - ADVANCED SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ADVANCED SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY PSL788 2nd Semester 0 2 0 0
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeMust 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
 
Instructor (s)Department Staff 
Course objectiveThe aim of the course is to choose a spesific research subject in psychology and prepare a presentation about it. It is supposed that this process will help all the doctorate students to gain an advanced knowledge in distinct fields of psychology and help to get prepared for their dissertation proposal secondarily. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Explains the recent and advanced developments in distinct fields of psychology.
  2. Thoroughly discusses a specific and recent topics in psychology.
  3. Presents the subject (s)he chose.
Course ContentCourse Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Dr. BERNA AYTAÇ
Course Supervisor: Dr. BERNA AYTAÇ
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None

The course covers advanced concepts, approach and techniques in different fields of psychology.
Course Level: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Dr. A. Berna Aytaç
Course Supervisor: Dr. A. Berna Aytaç
Course Assistants: It will be given by the course instructor by the department.
Internship Status: None 
ReferencesRelevant contemporary publications. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Literature overview
Week 2Literature overview
Week 3Literature overview
Week 4Literature overview
Week 5Literature overview
Week 6Presentation
Week 7Presentation
Week 8Presentation
Week 9Presentation
Week 10Presentation
Week 11Presentation
Week 12Presentation
Week 13Presentation
Week 14Presentation
Week 15Presentation
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1610
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation240
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1850
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)000
Presentation / Seminar Preparation8216
Project000
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload8216

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Understands current theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology.    X
2. Understands the relationship between theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology and other disciplines.   X 
3. Understands the causes and consequences of the transformations experienced by individuals.   X 
4. Evaluates analysis techniques, technologies and applications related to psychology.   X 
5. Acts and contributes in accordance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles.   X 
6. Shares and discusses solution suggestions with experts.    X
7. Conducts qualified national/international joint studies.  X  
8. Carries out social responsibility projects that require corporate cooperation.  X  
9. Adopts a lifelong learning approach in personal and professional development.   X 
10. Transforms psychology knowledge and skills into new thoughts and research.   X 
11. Contributes to the psychology literature.    X
12. Trains experts.  X  
13. Shares knowledge in scientific meetings.    X
14. Conducts individual or team-based studies on current topics in the field of psychology and writes articles based on the results of these studies.  X  
15. Includes current developments in research.  X  

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