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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:

UNI080

Course Name:

Psychology Readings

Semester:

Spring
Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University 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:

Öğr. Gör. FATMA GÖRAL

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to demarcate science and scientific from metaphysical thoughts, ideologies and pseudo-sciences.
Course Content:	In this course, the characteristics of scientific knowledge and basic knowledge and skills related to scientific approaches will be examined.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To be able to explain the basic concepts of science
2) To be able to comprehend the necessity of scientific thinking in daily life
3) To be able to distinguish between a scientific product and a non-scientific product
4) To be able to express a question scientifically.
5) To be able to evaluate the subjects of psychology by a scientific point of view.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Course Description and Introduction	-
2)	Basic Concepts: Science, False Science, Non-Science and Pseudoscience	-
3)	Scientific Criteria: Induction and Verifiability	-
4)	Scientific Criteria: Deduction and Falsifiability	-
5)	Characteristics of Pseudoscience	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
6)	Types of Knowledge Acquisition: Scientific/Non-Scientific Approach	-
7)	Psychology as a Science	-
8)	Midterm Exam	-
9)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
10)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
11)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
12)	Readings in Selected Topics	-
13)	Presentations	-
14)	Presentations	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.
References:	-Bulduk, S. (2008). Psikolojide Deneysel Araştırma Yöntemleri, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul. -Uslu, F. (2011). Bilimselliğin Kriteri ve Sınırları Problemi- Bilim, Bilim Olmayan ve Sahte Bilim. Hitit Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi, 10 (19), 5-35.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains comprehensive knowledge about the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present day.
2) Acquires analytical and critical thinking skills.
3) Obtains comprehensive knowledge about fundamental disciplines such as ontology, epistemology, ethics.
4) Acquires theoretical knowledge in the field of logic and gains the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
5) Develops skills in close reading, logical analysis, and interpretation of philosophical texts, as well as reasoning abilities.
6) Learns philosophical inquiry and various methods of reasoning.
7) Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
8) Evaluates historical and current events from a philosophical perspective.
9) Gains the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, interpret texts, and write philosophical texts.
10) Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
11) Expresses thoughts on philosophical topics and proposes solutions to problems in written and oral form.
12) Learns to apply philosophical inquiry skills in interdisciplinary studies and transfer these skills to other disciplines.
13) Gains a historical perspective on the deterministic relationship between philosophy and science.
14) Acquires historical knowledge about the meanings and scope of basic philosophical concepts.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains comprehensive knowledge about the history of philosophy from antiquity to the present day.
2)	Acquires analytical and critical thinking skills.
3)	Obtains comprehensive knowledge about fundamental disciplines such as ontology, epistemology, ethics.
4)	Acquires theoretical knowledge in the field of logic and gains the ability to apply this knowledge in practice.
5)	Develops skills in close reading, logical analysis, and interpretation of philosophical texts, as well as reasoning abilities.
6)	Learns philosophical inquiry and various methods of reasoning.
7)	Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
8)	Evaluates historical and current events from a philosophical perspective.
9)	Gains the ability to conduct independent research and analysis, interpret texts, and write philosophical texts.
10)	Uses English at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues.
11)	Expresses thoughts on philosophical topics and proposes solutions to problems in written and oral form.
12)	Learns to apply philosophical inquiry skills in interdisciplinary studies and transfer these skills to other disciplines.
13)	Gains a historical perspective on the deterministic relationship between philosophy and science.
14)	Acquires historical knowledge about the meanings and scope of basic philosophical concepts.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	30
Final	1	50
Total Workload		122