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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PSY008

Course Name:

Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. VAHİDE ULUSOY GÖKÇEK

Course Lecturer(s):

Vahide Ulusoy Gökçek

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To interpret attachment theory under the light of scientific researches within the scope of developmental psychology.
Course Content:	Detailed examination and discussion of a range of topics related to attachment (attachment system, basic terms, attachment styles in childhood and adulthood, measurement materials, attachment-related affect regulation strategies etc.).

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Grasps basics of attachment theory.
2) Learns well-known theorists and researches in the field of attachment.
3) Distinguish the differences and the relationship between attachment and psychopathology.
4) Interprets the role of attachment in adulthood and romantic relationships.
5) Interprets the effects of secure and insecure attachment on child development.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Presentation of topics and orientation
2)	Biological sources of attachment
3)	Stages of attachment and basic concenpts
4)	Attachment styles in children
5)	Attachment styles in adults
6)	Introduction to measurement materials related attachment
7)	Discussion around a movie
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Attachment-related affect regulation strategies
10)	Effect of attachment on cognitions
11)	Parental attitudes
12)	Attachment and psychopathology
13)	Discussion around a movie
14)	Case analysis within the context of attachment
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cassidy, J. and Shaver, P. R. (2018). Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Reasearch and Clinical Application (3rd edition). London:Guilford Publications
References:	Cassidy, J. and Shaver, P. R. (2018). Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Reasearch and Clinical Application (3rd edition). London:Guilford Publications

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	2	2	2	2	3
2) Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	3	3	3	3	3
3) Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	3	3	3	3	3
4) Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.	2	2	2	2	2
5) Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6) Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.				2	2
7) Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.				1	1
8) Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9) Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	1	1	1	1	1
10) Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11) Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12) Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13) Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14) Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Have the theoretical knowledge related to major sub areas of psychology.	2
2)	Apply psychological concepts and theories in a variety of applied settings.	3
3)	Define and explain the cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes of human beings.	3
4)	Evaluate psychological evidence and assumptions in a scientific and critical way.	2
5)	Collect and analyze psychological research data and interpret and report the findings in accordance to scientific publication rules.
6)	Develop and utilize assessment and measurement tools for psychological phenomena.	1
7)	Have the skills and abilities to follow innovations and developments in psyhology and other related sciences.	1
8)	Have knowledge and skills to work effectively on individual or group basis.
9)	Have knowledge and skills to communicate in a clear and effective manner in national and international settings.	1
10)	Behave in accordance with professional code of conduct and ethics related to psychology.
11)	Behave in an unprejudiced and equal way towards various identity groups such as age, gender, language, race, religion and social class in scientific and professional acitivities.
12)	Have respect for universal values and human and animal rights.
13)	Use a foreign language at least B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
14)	Use computer softwares as well as information and communication technologies at least Basic level of European Computer Driving Licence.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Quizzes	4	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	39
Quizzes	10	42
Midterms	1	10
Final	1	34
Total Workload		125