Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- TRE632 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Yahya AYDIN, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Özlem ŞAHİN
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to examine the relationship between language and individual psychological processes, analyzing how language reflects and influences an individual’s thought patterns, emotional states, and subconscious projections. Additionally, the course aims to develop strategies and techniques for using psychological elements in language teaching.
Course Content This course aims to reveal the relationship between cultural values and society, to determine the effects of cultural values on people and society, to comprehend the importance and power of language richness in solving psychological problems, to have knowledge and skills on the role and processing of cultural and literary texts in the process of balancing psychological reflections in Turkish education.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student analyzes the relationship between language and individual psychological processes.
2 The student identifies psychological projection techniques in language and utilizes these techniques in language teaching.
3 The student evaluates the role of psychological factors in language teaching and develops application strategies.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the Relationship Between Language and Psychology Research, Other Activities, Interview
2. Week The Relationship Between Language, Thought, and Emotion Research, Other Activities, Interview
3. Week The Subconscious and Language: Freudian Perspective Research, Other Activities, Interview
4. Week Reflection of Psychological States in Language Research, Other Activities, Interview
5. Week Defense Mechanisms and Forms of Expression in Language Research, Other Activities, Interview
6. Week Trauma and Language: The Impact of Psychological Traumas on Language Research, Other Activities, Interview
7. Week Anxiety, Stress, and Language Use Research, Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Psychological Projection Techniques: Metaphors and Symbols Research, Other Activities, Interview
9. Week Empathy and Psychological Perception in Communication Research, Other Activities, Interview
10. Week Psychological Factors and Motivation in Language Teaching Research, Other Activities, Interview
11. Week Learning Styles and Psychological Tendencies Research, Other Activities, Interview
12. Week The Effects of Language on Individual Identity Research, Other Activities, Interview
13. Week Language and Psychological Health: Therapeutic Use of Language Research, Other Activities, Interview
14. Week General Evaluation and Project Presentations Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Based on master of science competencies, he improves and deepens high level of knowledge with original thinking and research
2 Design new/original learning environments which based on the education program in the process of teaching.
4 Theoretically understand and monitor the developments about the nature of learning.
6 Evaluate data by providing related literature and necessary research environment
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 4 5
PY2 4 4 5
PY4 3 5 2
PY6 5 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Freud, S. (2018). Psikanaliz ve Dil. İstanbul: Metis Yayınları.
  • Vygotsky, L. S. (2019). Düşünce ve Dil. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları.
  • Demir, C. (2020). Dil ve Psikoloji: Eğitimde Psikolojik Etkiler. İzmir: Nobel Yayınları.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 3 1 3
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 3 1 3
Sınavlar
Midterm 2 14 1 14
Homework 1 14 2 28
Homework 2 14 2 28
Final 14 1 14
Practice 7 1 7
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0