1. FIRST CYCLE - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
  2. FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS
  3. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Course Information Course Learning Outcomes Course's Contribution To Program ECTS Workload Course Details
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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
PSK 318ADOLESCENCE3 + 06th Semester4

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of theories and main concepts related to adolescent development. It is aimed to have in-depth knowledge about the biological, social and emotional changes experienced in adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Course Content Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic characteristics of adolescence period, physical, cognitive, personality and moral development of adolescence, peer and family relationships, academic development. In this course, adolescent development will be examined in social contexts (e.g. school, community, media) by considering adolescence as a period of crisis and opportunities.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Explains the major theories of adolescent development (e.g., behavioral, social-emotional, cognitive).
2Explains important topical issues (e.g. family relationships, identity formation) in modern adolescent development.
3Describes the basic biological and contextual/cultural influences on adolescent development.
4Explains the bidirectional interactions between the developing adolescent and a dynamic environment.
5Learns about the changes and challenges faced by adolescents.
6Understands how society needs to deal with problems of youth unemployment, teenage pregnancy, and juvenile crime.
7Learns about developmental, emotional and behavioral problems in adolescence (e.g. suicide, risk taking behaviors).
8Summarizes and reviews literature about selected topics.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)14342
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14342
Mid-terms11010
Final examination11010
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course





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COURSE DETAILS
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Details 2023-2024 Spring1RUKİYE KIZILTEPE


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Course Details
Course Code Course Title L+P Hour Course Code Language Of Instruction Course Semester
PSK 318 ADOLESCENCE 3 + 0 1 Turkish 2023-2024 Spring
Course Coordinator  E-Mail  Phone Number  Course Location Attendance
Res. Assist. RUKİYE KIZILTEPE rkiziltepe@pau.edu.tr İTBF A0116 %70
Goals The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of theories and main concepts related to adolescent development. It is aimed to have in-depth knowledge about the biological, social and emotional changes experienced in adolescence and emerging adulthood.
Content Contents of the course include the subjects such as basic characteristics of adolescence period, physical, cognitive, personality and moral development of adolescence, peer and family relationships, academic development. In this course, adolescent development will be examined in social contexts (e.g. school, community, media) by considering adolescence as a period of crisis and opportunities.
Topics
WeeksTopics
1 Introduction to the course
2 Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood- Introduction
3 Puberty and Biological Foundations of Adolescence
4 Brain and Cognitive Development
5 Self, Identity, Emotion, and Personality
6 Gender and Sexuality
7 Families
8 Peers and Romantic Relationships
9 Midterm
10 Schools and Achievement
11 Developmental Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
12 Developmental Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
13 Intervention Programs for Adolescents
14 Final Exam
Materials
Materials are not specified.
Resources
Course Assessment
Assesment MethodsPercentage (%)Assesment Methods Title
Final Exam50Final Exam
Midterm Exam50Midterm Exam
L+P: Lecture and Practice
PQ: Program Learning Outcomes
LO: Course Learning Outcomes