Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences · Psychology · Undergraduate
ECTS: 5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Betül İLTER
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to examine the biological, cognitive, emotional and social developmental characteristics of adolescence; to evaluate the psychological problems encountered during adolescence and the developmental tasks specific to this period from a scientific perspective.
Required Resources
Steinberg, L. (2017). Adolescence (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Recommended Resources
Santrock, J. W. (2019). Adolescence (17th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionDiscussion
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Adolescent Psychology | Reading course materails |
| 2 | Biological Changes During Adolescence | Reading course materials |
| 3 | Cognitive Development in Adolescence | Reading course materials |
| 4 | Emotional Development in Adolescence | Reading course materials |
| 5 | Identity Development | Reading course materails |
| 6 | Self, Self-Esteem, and Self-Concept | Reading course materials |
| 7 | Family Relationships | Reading course materails |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Friendship and Peer Relationships | Reading course materials |
| 10 | School and Academic Life | Reading course materials |
| 11 | Risky Behaviors in Adolescence | Reading course materails |
| 12 | Psychological Problems in Adolescence I | Reading course materials |
| 13 | Psychological Problems in Adolescence II | Reading course materials |
| 14 | Cultural and Social Factors | Reading course materails |
| 15 | General Assessment and Applications | Reading course materials |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |