PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY330	PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE	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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the relationship between language and mental experiences in general and more specifically psychological situations. The science of psychology has close connections with the philosophy of language. The aim of this course is to provide a basic framework in which students can conceptualize psychological experiences in the context of language.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic knowledge about language philosophers such as Wittgenstein, Heidegger, Derrida and Saussure and the theories of these philosophers.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts of philosophy of language. (Bloom’s 2)
Discuss the basic theories in philosophy of language. (Bloom’s 2)
Interpret the connection between psychological experiences and language. (Bloom’s 3)
Explain how psychological questions can be conceptualized through language. (Bloom’s 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Psycholinguistics	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Language as a sign system	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Language as a sign system	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Heidegger’s philosophy of language	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Heidegger’s philosophy of language	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Witgenstein from the second period language philosophers	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Witgenstein from the second period language philosophers	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Derrida and postmodernism	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Derrida and postmodernism	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Reflections in Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Reflections in Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Presentation and Discussion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Presentation and Discussion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Presentation and Discussion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
CARROLL, D. (2007). Psychology of language. Nelson Education.
JAY, T.B. (2002). Psychology of Language. Pearson UK.

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	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)			2
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).			2
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)				3
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)					4
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)					4
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)			2
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)	0
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)	0

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