PSY 221 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY
Fall 2017
Class hours: Mondays 09.20-11.10; Wednesdays 13.20-15.10
Room: NA01
Instructor: Ezgi Tuna, Ph.D.
E-mail: ezgituna@cankaya.edu.tr
Office Hours: By appointment
Teaching Assistant: Merve Denizci-Nazlıgül, M.S.
E-mail: mervenazligul@cankaya.edu.tr
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Required Textbook: Berk, L.E. (2014). Development Through the Lifespan (6th edition). Pearson Education. |
Course Description
This course is the first part of a two-semester series on developmental psychology and is intended for second year psychology majors. The general aim of the course is to introduce the field of developmental psychology. More specifically, this course is designed to provide students an understanding of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development from conception to early childhood. Throughout this course we will explore key developmental theorists and theories, developmental milestones from the prenatal period to the early childhood, current developmental topics, as well as research methods in developmental psychology.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, it is aimed that students:
- Articulate physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception to early childhood,
- Describe and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology and be able to contrast various perspectives according to how they view human development,
- Understand the contributions of "nature" and "nurture" to development and how they interact,
- Understand and interpret major research findings in the field, and develop a critical understanding of the major methods of research,
- To be able to apply concepts, theories, and research in developmental psychology to everyday life and society.
Learning Environment
In this course, we will use in-class lectures and discussions as methods of learning. Students are expected to read the assigned readings before the class so that we can spend the class hours more efficiently. Your contribution is essential to make the class hours more lively and interesting. Lectures will be supplement by videos, real-life examples, and case studies. An important element in this course is being able to reflect on topics covered in lectures and to develop critical thinking. Thus, your contributions, as well as intellectual and emotional engagement in course topics are highly valued.
Requirements and Grading
- Attendance and participation (5%):
Because part of materials we will cover will not be in the textbook, it is important that you attend classes regularly. Written attendance will be taken during each class hour. If you are late to class more than 10 minutes, do not enter the classroom; but you are very welcome to attend the second class hour. If you must miss a class, let me know beforehand (if possible) by sending me an e-mail, and provide medical report if you have a health-related excuse.
- Midterm exam (30%):
You will have one midterm exam which will include multiple-choice, true-false and fill-in-the-blanks questions. The exam will cover the readings, as well as components of the class discussions and presentations.
- Final exam (40%):
The final exam will be cumulative including questions on all lecture materials and book chapters covered throughout the semester. The exam will be composed of multiple-choice, true-false and fill-in-the-blanks questions.
- Assignments (10% + 15%):
You are expected to form groups of two and complete two assignments throughout the semester. The first assignment will make up 10% of your final grade and must be submitted on the 18th of October. It will involve reviewing an article on development. The second assignment will make up 15% of your final grade and is due 20th of December. It will involve writing a brief article about a specific topic. Instructions for assignments will be announced later.
Both assignments should have a cover page and be written in APA style. Assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the class hour on deadline.
Course Policies
As you all know, cheating and plagiarism are not a part of academic integrity. If you cheat or plagiarize, you are very likely to get a point of "zero (0)" for that exam/assignment. In this class, academic honesty will be highly valued; so cite any work that doesn't belong to you!
**All course assignments are expected to be written in 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual format and must have a cover page with the title and your name on it.** If you cite any other sources, you must also include a references section. Before submitting your work, you are suggested to use the following guide to check whether your paper is written in APA style: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
The instructor is committed to create a classroom atmosphere in which students’ experiences and views are treated with equal respect. Students in this course are expected to use inclusive language and show respect for all people within the university community.
Students with disability who require specialized support are advised to contact the instructor for discussion of their needs.
COURSE SCHEDULE
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Date |
Topics & Reading |
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Week 1 |
25/9 |
Getting to know each other, overview of the syllabus
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27/9 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
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Week 2 |
2/10 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
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4/10 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
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Week 3 |
9/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
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11/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
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Week 4 |
16/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
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18/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 *ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE* |
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Week 5 |
23/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 |
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25/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 |
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Week 6 |
30/10 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
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1/11 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
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Week 7 |
6/11 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
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8/11 |
*MIDTERM EXAM*
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Week 8 |
13/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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15/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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Week 9 |
20/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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22/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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Week 10 |
27/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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29/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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Week 11 |
4/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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6/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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Week 12 |
11/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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13/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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Week 13 |
18/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 |
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20/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 *ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE DATE* |
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Week 14 |
25/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 |
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27/12 |
Wrap-up |
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FINAL EXAMS 02-14 January: Date to be announced |
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PSY 221 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I
ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY
Fall 2017
Class hours: Mondays 09.20-11.10; Wednesdays 13.20-15.10
Room: NA01
Instructor: Ezgi Tuna, Ph.D.
E-mail: ezgi.tuna@yahoo.com
Office Hours: By appointment
Teaching Assistant: Merve Denizci-Nazlıgül, M.S.
E-mail: mervenazligul@cankaya.edu.tr
|
Required Textbook: Berk, L.E. (2014). Development Through the Lifespan (6th edition). Pearson Education.
|
Course Description
This course is the first part of a two-semester series on developmental psychology and is intended for second year psychology majors. The general aim of the course is to introduce the field of developmental psychology. More specifically, this course is designed to provide students an understanding of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development from conception to early childhood. Throughout this course we will explore key developmental theorists and theories, developmental milestones from the prenatal period to the early childhood, current developmental topics, as well as research methods in developmental psychology.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, it is aimed that students:
- Articulate physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception to early childhood,
- Describe and evaluate major theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology and be able to contrast various perspectives according to how they view human development,
- Understand the contributions of "nature" and "nurture" to development and how they interact,
- Understand and interpret major research findings in the field, and develop a critical understanding of the major methods of research,
- To be able to apply concepts, theories, and research in developmental psychology to everyday life and society.
Learning Environment
In this course, we will use in-class lectures and discussions as methods of learning. Students are expected to read the assigned readings before the class so that we can spend the class hours more efficiently. Your contribution is essential to make the class hours more lively and interesting. Lectures will be supplement by videos, real-life examples, and case studies. An important element in this course is being able to reflect on topics covered in lectures and to develop critical thinking. Thus, your contributions, as well as intellectual and emotional engagement in course topics are highly valued.
Requirements and Grading
- Attendance and participation (5%):
Because part of materials we will cover will not be in the textbook, it is important that you attend classes regularly. Written attendance will be taken during each class hour. If you are late to class more than 10 minutes, do not enter the classroom; but you are very welcome to attend the second class hour. If you must miss a class, let me know beforehand (if possible) by sending me an e-mail, and provide medical report if you have a health-related excuse.
- Midterm exam (30%):
You will have one midterm exam which will include multiple-choice, true-false and fill-in-the-blanks questions. The exam will cover the readings, as well as components of the class discussions and presentations.
- Final exam (40%):
The final exam will be cumulative including questions on all lecture materials and book chapters covered throughout the semester. The exam will be composed of multiple-choice, true-false and fill-in-the-blanks questions.
- Assignments (10% + 15%):
You are expected to form groups of two and complete two assignments throughout the semester. The first assignment will make up 10% of your final grade and must be submitted on the 18th of October. It will involve reviewing an article on development. The second assignment will make up 15% of your final grade and is due 20th of December. It will involve writing a brief article about a specific topic. Instructions for assignments will be announced later.
Both assignments should have a cover page and be written in APA style. Assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the class hour on deadline.
Course Policies
As you all know, cheating and plagiarism are not a part of academic integrity. If you cheat or plagiarize, you are very likely to get a point of "zero (0)" for that exam/assignment. In this class, academic honesty will be highly valued; so cite any work that doesn't belong to you!
**All course assignments are expected to be written in 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual format and must have a cover page with the title and your name on it.** If you cite any other sources, you must also include a references section. Before submitting your work, you are suggested to use the following guide to check whether your paper is written in APA style: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
The instructor is committed to create a classroom atmosphere in which students’ experiences and views are treated with equal respect. Students in this course are expected to use inclusive language and show respect for all people within the university community.
Students with disability who require specialized support are advised to contact the instructor for discussion of their needs.
COURSE SCHEDULE
|
|
Date |
Topics & Reading |
|
Week 1 |
25/9 |
Getting to know each other, overview of the syllabus
|
|
27/9 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
|
|
Week 2 |
2/10 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
|
4/10 |
History, Theory, and Research Strategies Berk Chapter 1 |
|
|
Week 3 |
9/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
|
11/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
|
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Week 4 |
16/10 |
Genetic and Environmental Foundations Berk Chapter 2 |
|
18/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 *ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE DATE* |
|
|
Week 5 |
23/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 |
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25/10 |
Prenatal Development, Birth, and the Newborn Baby Berk Chapter 3 |
|
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Week 6 |
30/10 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
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1/11 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
|
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Week 7 |
6/11 |
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 4 |
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8/11 |
*MIDTERM EXAM*
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|
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Week 8 |
13/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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15/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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Week 9 |
20/11 |
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 5 |
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22/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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Week 10 |
27/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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29/11 |
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Berk Chapter 6 |
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Week 11 |
4/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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6/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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Week 12 |
11/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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13/12 |
Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 7 |
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Week 13 |
18/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 |
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20/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 *ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE DATE* |
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Week 14 |
25/12 |
Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Berk Chapter 8 |
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27/12 |
Wrap-up |
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FINAL EXAMS 02-14 January: Date to be announced |
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