CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY313	CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to develop a perspective on a psychology based on critical theory and to understand the relationships between the subfields of psychology and other disciplines, to provide the students with high level of competence in researching mental processes and examining personal psychological problems as parts of a holistic system of mind and body.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Content of the course include the subjects such as "History of Critical Psychology, Practices, Political Psychology, Critical Psychoanalysis".

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to psychology. (Bloom’s 3)
Explain different psychological processes. (Bloom’s 2)
Recommend for improvement of psychological practices. (Bloom’s 5)
Evaluate universal ethical values, independent, critical thinking. (Bloom’s 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, content and source description	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Basic Concepts (Critical Psychology, Critical Theory, Critical Psychoanalysis)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Issues of Critical Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	History Critical Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Social Constructionism	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Antipsychiatry	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Political Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Feminism, Discrimination, Multiculturalism	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Critical Psychoanalysis	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Critical Psychoanalysis	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Radical clinical theory	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Radical clinical theory	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	General Revision	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ARKONAC, S.A. (2015). Psikolojide Bilginin Elestirel Arka Planı. Hiperlink Publications
FOX, D., PRILLELTENSKY, I., & AUSTIN, S. (Eds.). (2009). Critical psychology: An introduction. Sage.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128