PSYCHOLOGY OF FILM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI333	PSYCHOLOGY OF FILM	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to enable students to relate the basic concepts of psychology and life by means of movies that are symbolic or directly addressed by various themes related to human relations and human psychology. In this general framework, the course also aims to improve students' knowledge-based observation, analysis and interpretation skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as case studies with psychological movies and situation evaluations.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Interpret the expression of the basic concepts of psychology through the movies (Bloom's 3)
Relate the dynamic knowledge of the various fields of practice of psychology. (Bloom's 4)
Psychologically analyze characters in movies psychologically. (Bloom's 4)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Positive Psychology Film: Erin Brockovich	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Positive Psychology Film: Beautiful Mind / Life is beautiful	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Psychology of adulthood and senility Film: Amour/ Benjamin Button	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Humain Relations (Family and Culture) Film: Persepolis/The pursuit of happyness/The Shining	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Human Relations (Family-Child Relations) Movie: Majority/ We Need to Talk About Kevin/ Where the Wild Things Are/ Don’t Let Them Shoot the Kite	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Educational psychology Film: Entre Les Murs/Detachement/Dead poets Society	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Social domination and discrimination Film: Dogville, La Journée de la jupe	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Presentation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Social Psychology Movie: Experience/Run for Money/ Carlito’s Way/Melancholy/American Psycho/Fahrenheit 451	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Psychopathology and psychotherapy Film: One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Psychopathology and psychotherapy Film: Good Will Hunting / Patch Adams / I am Sam	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Forensic Psychology Film: 12 angry men	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Forensic Psychology (rape, child abuse, prison etc.) Film: Police	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Sex Discrimination Movie: Mine / Desert Flower	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
NIEMIEC, N.M. & WEDDIND, D.(2016). Sinema ve Akıl Sagligi. Kaknus Publications.
YOUNG, S.D.,(2012). Psychology at the Movies. Wiley Blackwell.

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	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets

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