Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / PSİ 259 - PSYCHOLOGY

Code: PSİ 259 Course Title: THE SELF Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department PSYCHOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer TUĞBA KOÇAK ÖZEL (tugbakocak@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) TUĞBA KOÇAK ÖZEL,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to convey the discussions on the philosophical origins and nature of the self-concept to the students and to gain basic knowledge about theoretical approaches and research findings on issues such as self-development, self-regulation, and self-presentation.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Recognizes the concept of self. PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology.
 		Examination
LO-2 Understands the characteristics and nature of self-concept. PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields.
Examination
LO-3 Learn subjects such as self-concept clarity, self-enhancement, self-esteem etc. PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence.
 		Examination
LO-4 Understands the connection between self, well-being, and depression. PO-3 Identifies, models and solves scientific problems in psychology and related fields.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
In this course, students learn about theories of the self and research. It examines how the concept of self is handled in different fields such as social psychology and cognitive psychology. In addition, students are encouraged to think about how a lifelong self-development works and activities are carried out to get to know their own selves.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Philosophical roots of the self Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
2 The nature of the self Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
3 The search for self-knowledge Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
4 Self-development Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
5 The self from a cognitive perspective Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
6 Self-regulation of behavior Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
7 Self-presentation Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Self-construal Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
10 Self and emotions Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
11 Self-esteem Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
12 Self and narcissism Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
13 Self and depression Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
14 Self and well-being Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
15 Self and culture Lecture, ppt presentation, question-answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Brown, J.D. (1998). The self. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
2 Mead, G. H. (2020). Bir sosyal davranışçı açısından zihin, benlik ve toplum. Ankara: Dorlion Yayınevi.
3 Sedikides, C., & Spencer, S. J. (2007). The self. Psychology Press.
4 Chafee, J. (2015). Who are you? Consciousness, identity and the self. In the philosopher's way:Thinking critically about profound ideas. Pearson.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 7 7
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 14 28
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 121