| Course Objectives: |
The goal of social psychology is to understand how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the actual, imagined, and implied presence of others. At the heart of social psychology is the recognition that people are dramatically influenced by social situations. You have one way or another laughed at a joke you did not get because others around you were laughing. Or you noticed that you act one way when you are around one group of people, say your family, but act a different way when you are around others, like your friends. Our responses are not simply the products of our individual personalities but rather shaped and moulded by the social context around us, often times without us even realizing it. This course will provide you with an overview of research and theory in social psychology. Not only will you learn about interesting, relevant, and timely research findings, you will also learn how social psychologists have discovered this evidence. What makes the social psychological approach to understanding human behaviour different than, say, a philosophical or historical approach is that social psychology is a science. It applies the scientific method to the study of the human condition. |
| Course Content: |
In this course, students will learn about the topics such as attitudes, persuasion, conformity, obedience, perceptions of others, stereotyping and discrimination, romantic relationships, aggression, and helping behaviour. The course emphasizes an understanding of important scientific methods, findings, and principles in the field of social psychology, which it then applies to everyday life and to broader societal problems. |
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) Learn about the historical development of social psychology.
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2) Comprehend the many different ways how individuals’ thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be influenced by the social environment they live in
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3) Explain group processes, social influence, relationships between attitudes and behaviours, relationships between cognitive processes and social variables with regard to the theories of social psychology
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4) Define social psychological approaches and theories, explains main research fields and methods.
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| Skills
(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
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1) Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to topics in social psychology
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2) Evaluate cognitive and psychological variables taking social context into account.
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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) Use their knowledge of social psychology to analyze real-world issues
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2) Recapitulate and relate the major theories, concepts and research findings in different areas of social psychology.
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3) Have insight into the methods and techniques used in social psychological research
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4) Formulate societal implications of social psychology
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5) Develop respect for interpersonal and cultural diversity; cconsider effects of culture on attitudes and behaviours in assessing psychological processes
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Related Preparation |
Further Study |
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General Introduction & Course Basics |
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Introduction: What is Social Psychology? A Brief History of Social Psychology
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Kassin et al, CH.1, 1-15; Myers, 1-10
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Research Methods & Methodology in Social Psychology
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Myers, 11-22
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Social Thinking I: Self and the Social World
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Myers, 23-51
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Social Thinking II: Social Beliefs and Judgements
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Myers, 52-82.
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Social Thinking III: Behaviour and Attitudes
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Myers, 83-103
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Social Influence: Culture in the Widest Sense
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Myers, 104-133
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MIDTERM- NO CLASS |
7 week content
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Conformity, Compliance and Obedience
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Myers, 134-165
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Persuasion
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Myers, 166-193
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Group Influence
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Myers 194-228
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Social Relations I: Prejudice
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Myers, 229-266
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Social Relations II: Aggression and Antisocial Behaviour
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Myers, 267-300
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Social Relations: Attraction and Intimacy
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Myers, 301-339
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Social Relations: Helping & Conflict and Peace-making
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Myers, 340-372; 373-404
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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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Evaluates cognitive, psychological, social reasons and consequences of human behavior. |
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1.1 Comprehends relation of psychology with other social sciences and analyzes psychological processes with an interdisciplinary approach. |
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1.2 Uses research methods and techniques such as data collection, analysis and interpretation effectively. |
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1.3 Has advanced academic and clinical knowledge, skills and experience in different fields of psychology. |
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1.4 Explains basic psychological concepts, models and theories; analyzes psychological processes. |
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Comprehends his/her professional competencies and limitations. |
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2.1 Takes social context into account while evaluating personal factors and issues. |
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2.2 Tries to contribute to the solution of social problems using his/her professional knowledge and social skills. |
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2.3 Acquires new information about psychological issues and practices by following current research in psychology. |
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2.4 Improves his/her skills as a psychologist by participating in trainings in the field of psychology. |
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Reflects his/her knowledge, academic and clinical experience acquired in psychology education in professional practice effectively. |
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3.1 Demonstrates advanced analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking skills in professional work. |
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3.2 Works within professional ethical principles making unprejudiced and non-discriminatory professional assessment in practice and academic research. |
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3.3 Conducts preventive activities to alleviate possible problems in practice; contributes to improvement of professional practice. |
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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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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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