COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI325	COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	8

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ALİŞAN BURAK YAŞAR
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	PERSONALITY AND TRAIT APPROACHES	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	FUNTIONING OF THE BRAIN AND MENTAL PROCESSES	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	PERCEPTION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	MEMORY	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	ATTENTION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	ORIENTATION	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	CONSCIOUS	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 knowledge sources consisting of the most effective methods and up-to-date information, implementation of tools and materials about psychology and supporting disciplinaries. (Blooms 3)					4
2	Determine problems in the field of psychology and solve them. (Blooms 3)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discriminate between normal and abnormal behaviours. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Interpret psychology researches and report on them. (Blooms 3)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate between psychology and other social sciences on relations. (Blooms 4)				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Blooms 3)				3
2	Integrate knowledge and skills gained on the theories of contemporary psychology in the phases of helping individuals. (Blooms 6)			2
3	Conduct several experiments in the field of psychology. (Blooms 6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with relevant organizations and individuals on the field studies. (Blooms 6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in the field of psychology to the existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)				3
2	Scientifically analyse human behaviours. (Blooms 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain knowledge and ideas gained in the field fluently and apprehensibly in a written way and verbally. (Blooms 2)					4
2	Recognize individual, national and universal effects of problems in the field of psychology. (Blooms 2)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate computer software and hardware and statistics in the field of psychology to their studies. (Blooms 6)	0
2	Survey developments in informatics and communication technologies. (Blooms 4)		1
3	Support social projects in the field of 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