COURSE UNIT TITLE

: OBSERVATION AND INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PSI 3005 OBSERVATION AND INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Psychology

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ORÇUN YORULMAZ

Offered to

Psychology

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to examine basic properties related to observation and interview processes in psychological interventions.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Be able to explain basic interview concepts
2   Be able to explain basic interview techniques
3   Be able to make preparations for real interviews
4   Be able to apply basic interview techniques in real conditions
5   Be able to understand ethical principles in interview process
6   Be able to adapt his/her interview skills for various real life conditions

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course and syllabus
2 Basic issues and preparation
3 Interview process and ethics
4 Basic attendance reactions
5 Basic listening reactions
6 Basic action reactions and referral
7 Relationship variables
8 General view on interview format
9 First interview & Report writing
10 Mental Status Evaluation
11 Diagnosis and treatment plan
12 Challenging situations: Suicide evaluation
13 Forms used in interview
14 Making plans for first interview

Recomended or Required Reading

Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2003). Klinik Görüşme. Istanbul: Nobel Yayınları
Egan, G. (2011). Psikolojik Danışma Becerileri (Ö. Yüksel Çev.). Istanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
Egan, G. (2014). Danışma Becerileri Üzerine Alıştırmalar. Istanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları.
Morrison, J. (2016). Ilk Görüşme. Istanbul: Nobel Yayınları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Answer-question
Homework
Discussion

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO 1-6: They will be evaluated by term paper/term, presentation, and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

70 % attendance to the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

orcun.yorulmaz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Friday 13.30-15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 17 17
Preparation for final exam 1 22 22
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.1544543455
LO.254543455
LO.35543455
LO.454455
LO.55544555
LO.654444555