| Course Objectives: |
It is aimed to enable students to learn fundamental social psychological approaches and theories, psychological research fields such as social cognition, social perception, attitude change, social influence, prosocial behaviors and aggression. Another aim of the course is to encourage students to develop awareness regarding important effects of societal processes and culture on the individual. In this regard, the attitudes and behaviors within groups and societies, social identity, identification with the group, inter-group relationships and cross-cultural interactions will be discussed. |
| Course Content: |
The history of social psychology, fundamental social psychological approaches and theories, research fields and methods, social cognition, social perception, self and identity, attitudes and attitude change, interpersonal attraction and cognitive dissonance will be introduced. Obedience and conformity, prejudice, prosocial behaviors and aggression will be discussed. |
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:
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| Knowledge
(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
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1) Defines social psychological approaches and theories, explains main research fields and methods.
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2) Evaluates cognitive and psychological variables taking social context into account.
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3) Explains group processes, social influence, relationships between attitudes and behaviors, relationships between cognitive processes and social variables with regard to the theories of social psychology.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Considers effects of culture on attitudes and behaviors in assessing psychological processes.
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2) Conducts professional work by considering social influence and the effects of group processes on psychological social development.
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| 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.)
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1) Fulfills responsibilities related to class work and makes an effort to complete class work effectively.
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2) Follows scientific research and publications related to social psychology.
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3) Evaluates psychological phenomenon and societal processes from a social psychological perspective.
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4) Develops awareness regarding the effects of social variables and culture on human life and problems within groups and inter-group problems.
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| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Saul Kassin et. al (Saul Kassin, Steven Fein, Hazel Rose Markus, Kerry Anne McBain, Lisa A. Williams), Social Psychology: 2nd Australian and New Zealand edition
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| References: |
Bilgin, N. (1998). Sosyal psikolojiye giriş. İzmir: Ege Üniversitesi Edebiyat Fakültesi Yayınları.
Aronson, E., & Aronson, J. (2012). The social animal (11th ed.). New York: Worth Publishers.
Franzoi, S.L. (2016) Social Psychology (7th ed.). BVT Publishing, Redding, CA.
Hogg, M., & Vaughan, G. (2017). Social psychology (8th ed.). UK: Pearson Education.
Hortaçsu, N. (1998). Grup içi ve gruplar arası süreçler. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları.
Hortaçsu, N. (2012). En güzel psikoloji sosyal psikoloji. İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi Yayınları.
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. ve Cemalcılar, Z. (2017). Dünden bugüne insan ve insanlar sosyal psikolojiye giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.
Myers, D. G. (2008). Social psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill Company.
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(KPLOs and SPLOs are the abbreviations for Key & Sub- Programme Learning Outcomes, respectively. )
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Contribution Level (from 1 to 5) |
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Recognizes different paradigms, fundamental theoretical approaches and methodologies in social sciences,
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1.1 Interprets classical and contemporary political theories in a critical and comparative way,
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1.2 Analyzes the contemporary issues and events through the relations between politics, political economy and culture,
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1.3 Identifies the structures, actors and power relations of the political sphere, |
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1.4 Interprets the social dynamics and working mechanisms of the international sphere through the theories of international relations, |
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1.5 Comprehends the social foundations of the national and international law, functions of the international and supranational institutions and their relations between each other, |
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1.6 Analyzes the social structure and political life in Turkey with theoretical, historical, cultural and contemporary perspectives, |
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Recognizes individual, social and academic ethic norms. Use their expertise for the public good, |
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2.1 Demonstrates open-mindedness for different viewpoints. Develop relations with the personal and social other on the basis of empathy and respect, |
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2.2 Communicates on the basis of public good against discrimination through prioritizing public mind and gain consciousness of citizenship, |
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Evaluates the issues in the academia and work life with a reflexive viewpoint. Interpret in a sociological way while relating biographical with historical, |
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3.1 Evaluates national and international social developments within the framework of social justice and human rights, |
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3.2 Comprehends the social world as a struggle process within the framework of class, stratification and gender relations, |
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3.3 Develops citizen consciousness and responsibility through democratic thought, negotiation and participation, |
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3.4 Develops an interdisciplinary and critical viewpoint by analytical and comparative thinking, gain the qualifications required by professional life, |
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Applies the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester. |
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4.1 Experiences all processes in business life. |
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4.2 Takes part in activities related to the field of education in a business operating in the field. |
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4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge. |
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4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field. |
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S/he 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. |
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5.1 Acquires the analyzing solving the problems and managing the conflicts. |
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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. |
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5.3 Has awareness for ethical and social responsivity. |
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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. |
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5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view. |
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5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. |
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5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change. |
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5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning. |
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5.9 Follows advanced technologies and developments about digital transformation. |
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5.10 Has cultural awareness and s/he transfers this to the groups within and outside his/her field. |
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5.11 Has awareness about citizenship competency. |
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5.12 Acquires communication in a Foreign Language (English) competence defined on the level of at least B1 in European Language Portfolio. (In programs whose medium of instruction is English, on the level of B2/B2+).
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