COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY325	COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. NURHAN FISTIKCI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce cognitive psychology theory to the students of psychology department for 1 semester, and to compare it with other approaches.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as "Introduction of cognitive approach, representatives of cognitive approach, perspective on human nature, basic concepts, mental processes, functioning of mind, cognitive models, perception, attention, memory and language."

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the functioning of mind. (Bloom’s 2)
Develop a limited level of insight that can make case formulation using different approaches. (Bloom’s 3)
Compare cognitive theory to other theories. (Bloom’s 4)
Distinguish cognitive models from each other. (Bloom's 4)
Distinguish the cognitive approach from others. (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	WHAT IS COGNITION? WHAT IS COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY APPROACH	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	COGNITIVE MODELS	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	COMPARISON OF COGNITIVE MODELS	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	BRAIN	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	EMOTION AND MOTIVATION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	PERCEPTION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	ATTENTION-CONSCIOUS	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	ATTENTION-CONSCIOUS	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	MEMORY	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	MEMORY	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	LANGUAGE	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	PSYCHOTHERAPY IMPLEMENTATION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SIDES OF COGNITIVE APPROACH	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Solso, R. L., Maclin, M. K., Maclin, O. H., & Ayçiçeği-Dinn, A. (2007). Bilişsel psikoloji. Kitabevi.
Smith, E., & Kosslyn, S. M. (2014). Bilişsel psikoloji. Çev. Muzaffer Şahin) Ankara: Nobel.
Goldstein, E. B. (2013). Bilişsel psikoloji. Kaknüs Yayınları.
Küçükkaragöz, H. (2017). Bilişsel gelişim ve dil gelişimi. Pegem Atıf İndeksi, 83-122.
Corsini, R. J., & Wedding, D. (2012). Modern psikoterapiler. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
Özakkaş, T. (2004). Bütüncül psikoterapi. Litera Yayıncılık.

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)					4
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)					4

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

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).				3
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)			2
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)					4

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)				3
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)	0
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)	0
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)					4

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	7	91
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	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	35	35
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	205