CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI313	CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	6

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. NURTEN ELKİN
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, presentation of content and resource	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	Critical psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	History of critical psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Critical Psychology Practices	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Anti-psyciatry	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 clinic theory	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Radical clinic 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	Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.					4
2	Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.						5
3	Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.						5
2	Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.						5
3	Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.						5
2	Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Joins actively to the teamwork.						5
2	Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.						5
3	Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.						5
2	Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.						5

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