SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60313METOZ-PSK0208	Cultural Psychology	4	Spring	3	0	3	5

Course Type :	Compulsory
Cycle:	Bachelor      TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:First Cycle      EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	60313TATOZ-PSK0073 - Sosyal Psikoloji
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜL AKINCI
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜL AKINCI
Dersin Kategorisi:	Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to enable students to learn the effects of culture on attitudes, behaviors, values and beliefs, universal and culture specific aspects of human behavior and cognitive processes, cross-cultural similarities and differences. Other aims of the course are to enable students to evaluate physical, psychological and social development from cultural psychological perspective, to enhance cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Course Content:

Cultural psychology approaches, theories and research methods, cross-cultural studies, concepts such as individualism-collectivism and acculturation will be introduced. The relationship of culture with self, identity, personality, gender, cognitive processes and emotional development will be addressed. The effects of culture on parenting and family processes, social behavior and inter-group relations will be discussed.

Course Specific Rules

There are no rules specific to the course.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:

Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)

1) Explains main fields of cultural psychology and its relationship with other fields of psychology.

2) Explains the effects of culture on attitudes and behaviors, values and beliefs.

3) Explains the effects of culture on relationships and interactions between social groups.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Takes cultural characteristics and differences into account in his/her academic and clinical work.

2) Evaluates psychological and social variables playing role in human behavior and cognitive processes from a cultural perspective.

Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)

1) Fulfills his/her responsibilities in academic work.

2) Follows cultural and cross-cultural studies examining the effects of culture and the relationship of culture with different psychological and social variables..

3) Has knowledge about universal and culture specific characteristics of human behavior and cognitive processes.

4) Has cultural awareness and sensitivity.

5) Uses inter-cultural communication skills effectively.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction, History of Cultural Psychology
2)	Definitions of Culture, Culture and Human Development
3)	Research Methods in Cultural Psychology, Cross-Cultural Studies
4)	Culture and Cognitive Processes
5)	Culture and Emotional Development
6)	Culture, Self and Individualism-Collectivism
7)	Culture and Personality
8)	Midterm
9)	Cross-Cultural Approaches to Identity
10)	Culture and Gender, Film Analysis
11)	Culture and Social Behavior
12)	Cultural Differences in Parenting Practices and Family Relations
13)	Research Paper Presentations
14)	Social Groups and Inter-group Relations
15)	Cross-cultural Relationships and Acculturation
16)	Final Exam

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2007). Kültürel psikoloji kültür bağlamında insan ve aile. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınları.

References:

Bekman, S. ve Aksu-Koç, A. (Der.). (2018). İnsan gelişimi, aile ve kültür: Farklı bakış açıları. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Pandey, J., Dasen, P. R., Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., Saraswathi, T. S. ve Segall, H. (1997). Handbook of cross-cultural psychology. Toronto: Allyn and Bacon. Cole, M. (1998). Cultural psychology: A once and future discipline. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2017). Benlik, aile ve insan gelişimi: Kültürel psikoloji. İstanbul: Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. Ratner, C. (2014). Kültürel psikoloji, kültürler arası psikoloji, yerel psikoloji. İstanbul: Kültür Üniversitesi Yayıncılık. Schwartz, T., White, M. G. ve Lutz, C. (Eds.) (1995). New directions in psychological anthropology. New York: Cambridge University Press. Shweder, R. (Ed.) (1984). Culture theory: Mind, self, and emotion. New York: Cambridge University Press. Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

(The matrix below shows how the course learning outcomes (CLOs) associates with programme learning outcomes (both KPLOs & SPLOs) and, if exist, the level of quantitative contribution to them.)

Relationship Between CLOs & PLOs

(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )

CLOs/PLOs	KPLO 1				KPLO 2				KPLO 3			KPLO 4				KPLO 5
	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
CLO1
CLO2
CLO3
CLO4
CLO5
CLO6
CLO7
CLO8
CLO9
CLO10

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior.	5
	1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach.	5
	1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively.	4
	1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology.	5
	1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes.	4
2)	Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations.	5
	2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues.	5
	2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills.	5
	2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology.	5
	2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology.	4
3)	Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively.	5
	3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work.	5
	3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research.	5
	3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice.	5
4)	Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.	4
	4.1 Experiences all processes in business life.	4
	4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field.	3
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.	4
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.	3
5)	Acquires the competencies that develop by the expectations of business world and the society defined as the institutional outcomes of our university on the advanced level in relation with his/her field.	4
	5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts.	4
	5.2 Participates as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and acts as a leader when necessary.	5
	5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity.	5
	5.4 By supporting the learnt courses with quantitative and qualitative data; and by using verbal and visual communication means, s/he transfers them to the groups within and outside his/her group in a systematical and effective way.	5
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.	5
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.	4
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.	3
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.	4
	5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation.	2
	5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field.	5
	5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency.	5
	5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Laboratory
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Thesis Preparation
Peer Education
Seminar
Technical Visit
Course Conference
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam
Quiz
Report Evaluation
Homework Evaluation
Oral Exam
Thesis Defense
Jury Evaluation
Practice Exam
Evaluation of Implementation Training in the Workplace
Active Participation in Class
Participation in Discussions

Relationship Between CLOs & Teaching-Learning, Assesment-Evaluation Methods of the Course

(The matrix below shows the teaching-learning and assessment-evaluation methods designated for the course unit in relation to the course learning outcomes.)

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Total Workload
Course	14	42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	13	26
Presentations / Seminar	10	10
Project
Homework Assignments	9	18
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	96
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Total Workload
Quizzes	5	5
Midterms	7	14
Semester Final Exam	8	16
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	35
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)		131
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)		5