SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60313TATOZ-PSK0073	Social Psychology	2	Fall	3	0	3	6

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:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Arş.Gör.Dr. FUNDA GENÇ TURHAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TUBA DEMİRCİ Arş.Gör.Dr. FUNDA GENÇ TURHAN
Dersin Kategorisi:	Field Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

It is aimed to develop students' ability to evaluate the basic concepts and theories of social psychology, social cognition, social perception, attitude change, social impact, positive social behavior and aggression, social processes and technological infrastructure. In line with this objectives, the individual's attitudes and behaviors within the group and society, social identity, belonging to the group, inter-group relations and intercultural interactions will be studied.

Course Content:

History of social psychology, basic approaches and theories of social psychology, research areas and methods will be introduced. Information about social cognition, social perception, self and identity, attitudes and attitude change, interpersonal attraction and cognitive dissonance will be given. Compliance and obedience, prejudice, positive social behavior and aggression will be introduced. The effects of group, social processes and culture on individual's attitudes and behaviors, inter-group and intercultural relationships will be discussed.

Course Specific Rules

No specific rules.

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) Define the approaches and theories of social psychology, explain the main research areas and methods.

2) Evaluates cognitive and psychological variables by establishing a relationship with social context.

3) Explain intergroup and intragroup processes, social impact, attitudes and behaviors, and relationships between cognitive processes and social variables within the framework of social psychological theories.

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

1) Establishes a relationship between the individual's attitudes and behaviors and social processes, evaluates the individual's attitudes and behaviors by considering social variables.

2) Students carry out their professional studies by giving importance to the role of social impact in the life of the individual and the effects of intra and intergroup processes on the cognitive, psychological and social development of the individual.

3) Evaluate studies done in social psychology area critical way.

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) Takes responsibility in all the studies done in the course and makes an effort to prepare the research paper effectively.

2) Follows current research and publications in the field of social psychology.

3) Evaluates psychological phenomena and social issues in the context of social psychological approaches in his / her professional studies.

4) Develops awareness about the effects of social variables and cultural characteristics on the life of an individual and problems within and between groups.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction
2)	Introduction to Social Psychology, History of Social Psychology	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), 21- 38
3)	Methodology and Research Methods in social Psychology	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), 39-66
4)	Social Influence	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), 67-100
5)	Social Cognition	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), ÇK, 101-128
6)	Attitudes and Attitude Change	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir)
7)	Communication, Attitudes and Propaganda	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), ÇK,179-219
8)	(NOVEMBER 12-20 )MIDTERM WEEK- NO LECTURE	first 7 weeks content
9)
9)	Socialization and Social Development	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir), ÇK, 219-246
10)	The Self	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir),ÇK, 247-318
11)	Social Groups, Their Structures and Group Processes	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir),ÇK, 271-318
12)	Interpersonal Attractionand Intimate Relationships	J.L Freedman, D.O. Sears, J.M. Carlsmith, Sosyal Psikoloji, Çev. Prof. Dr. Ali Dönmez, Ankara: İmge, 2003. (BUNDAN SONRA Freedman ve diğerleri ), 189-246
13)	Social Psychology, Culture and Gender	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir),ÇK, 319-3
14)	Social Psychology, Urban Areas and Environment	J.L Freedman, D.O. Sears, J.M. Carlsmith, Sosyal Psikoloji, Çev. Prof. Dr. Ali Dönmez, Ankara: İmge, 2003. (BUNDAN SONRA Freedman ve diğerleri ), 621-658
15)	FINAL PERIOD STARTS

*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:	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı ve diğerleri (2014). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar: Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. (BUNDAN SONRA ÇK olarak geçecektir) J.L Freedman, D.O. Sears, J.M. Carlsmith, Sosyal Psikoloji, Çev. Prof. Dr. Ali Dönmez, Ankara: İmge, 2003. (BUNDAN SONRA Freedman ve diğerleri )
References:

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.	4
	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.	2
	4.3 Questions the application with theoretical knowledge.	2
	4.4 Compiles the knowledge and experience gained in the field.	2
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.	4
	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.	4
	5.5 Evaluates the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.	4
	5.6 Develops strategical, innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.	3
	5.7 Acquires competence of managing the change.	3
	5.8 Shows development personally and socially with and awareness for lifelong learning.	5
	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
Quizzes	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
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	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	1	10	10
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	97
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	10	10
Midterms	1	17	17
Semester Final Exam	1	20	20
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	47
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			144
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6