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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PSY6306	Cultural Psychology	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
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:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course examines how core concepts of cultural psychology—such as family, the individual, human development, society, and culture—are shaped and understood within specific cultural contexts. Cultural psychology offers a critical alternative to universalist approaches by emphasizing the dynamic interplay between psychological processes and cultural environments. In this framework, the course will also engage with related fields such as cultural studies, performance studies, gender studies, ethnography, and anthropology, drawing on their theoretical and methodological contributions. Special attention will be given to how psychological concepts are reinterpreted and experienced across different cultural settings. By the end of the course, students are expected to critically reconsider foundational psychological concepts from a cultural perspective, engage in cross-cultural comparative analysis, and develop a culturally informed, reflective approach to psychological inquiry.

Course Content:

Key Concepts in Cultural Psychology
Socialization and Enculturation
The Relationship Between Culture and Play
Masculinity Culture and Performance
Culture, Sexuality, and Gender
Race, Psychopathology, and Culture
Culture and Subjectivity
Migration and Culture

Course Specific Rules

As part of this course, students will work in self-formed groups to develop a project idea. Throughout the semester, they will share progress reports with the instructor, engaging in discussions and reflections based on their observations and project development. At the end of the term, each group will present their project process—and any results, if applicable—to the class.

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) Explain the core concepts of cultural psychology, including family, individual, human development, society, and culture.
2) Analyze how psychological processes are shaped within cultural contexts.
3) Identify key theoretical and methodological approaches from related disciplines such as cultural studies, performance studies, gender studies, ethnography, and anthropology.
4) Evaluate the processes of re-production and experience of psychological concepts across different cultural contexts.
5) Critically examine fundamental psychological concepts from a cultural perspective.
6) Conduct cross-cultural comparative analyses to understand cultural similarities and differences.
7) Develop a critical, culturally sensitive, and holistic perspective towards cultural diversity and interactions.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
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.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Meeting and introduction	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Benlik, Aile ve insan Gelişimi Kültürel Psikolojide Kuram ve Uygulamalar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2019. (5. Baskı)	Introduction to the scope of the Cultural Psychology course and discussion of expectations
2)	Key Concepts in Cultural Psychology	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Benlik, Aile ve insan Gelişimi Kültürel Psikolojide Kuram ve Uygulamalar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2019. (5. Baskı)	To gain knowledge about the main areas of study in cultural psychology
3)	Socialization and Enculturation	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Self, Family and Human Development: Theory and Applications in Cultural Psychology. Koç University Press, 2019 (5th edition). Chapter 3: “Socialization for Competence” (pp. 81–109)	Gaining knowledge about the processes of an individual gaining a place in society and internalizing cultural values.
4)	The Relationship Between Culture and Play	Lev Vygotsky. Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Doruk Publishing, 2022. “The Role of Play in Development”, pp. 123–138. J. Huizinga. Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture. Ayrıntı Publishing, 2021. “The Nature and Significance of Play as a Cultural Phenomenon”, pp. 16–48.	Through this topic, students will explore the cultural meanings of play, its social functions, and its role in human development.
5)	Masculinity Culture and Performance	Clifford Geertz, “Notes on the Balinese Cockfight,” pp. 446–459 and 468–478.	To be able to discuss masculinity as a social construct shaped by cultural norms and values.
6)	Culture, Sexuality, and Gender	Margaret Mead, Coming of Age in Samoa Yeliz Turan Yunusoğlu, Yatak Odasındaki Kalabalık	Understanding how culture shapes our understandings of sexuality and gender, how individuals form identities and relationships
7)	Race, Psychopathology, and Culture	Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks. “The Negro and Psychopathology,” pp. 88–164.	To discuss how the interaction between race, psychopathology, and culture plays a critical role in understanding individuals' mental health and social experiences.
8)	Midterm exam		Midterm exam is applied
9)	Culture ve Psychology	Sigmund Freud, Totem and Taboo	To understand how culture shapes individuals' spiritual experiences and meaning-making processes, resulting in diverse expressions of spirituality.
10)	Migration and Culture	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Self, Family, and Human Development: Theory and Applications in Cultural Psychology. Koç University Press, 2019. (5th edition) (Chapter 10).	To discuss how the experience of migration profoundly affects individuals' psychological processes, shaping the dynamics of identity, belonging, and adaptation.
11)	Student group project		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
12)	Studen group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
13)	Student group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
14)	Student group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.

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

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) To be able to explain the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge about aviation management.
2) To be able to apply basic business functions and business processes.
3) To be able to plan flight operations in airline companies, to be able to plan airport systems and airport ground services, to be able to plan the process of air cargo and dangerous goods transport (DGR).
4) To be able to apply the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5) To be able to provide solutions to the problems about passenger services.
6) To be able to implement national and international legislation and regulations related to aviation law.
7) To be able to apply the concepts of aviation safety and security and air traffic control and services in all areas.
8) To be able to make weight and balance calculations in aircraft loading.
9) To be able to explain aviation navigation systems.
10) To be able to participate as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and to be able to act as a leader when necessary.
11) To be able to evaluate the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
12) To be able to acquire 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+).

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

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)	To be able to explain the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge about aviation management.
2)	To be able to apply basic business functions and business processes.
3)	To be able to plan flight operations in airline companies, to be able to plan airport systems and airport ground services, to be able to plan the process of air cargo and dangerous goods transport (DGR).
4)	To be able to apply the theoretical knowledge in business life during a semester.
5)	To be able to provide solutions to the problems about passenger services.
6)	To be able to implement national and international legislation and regulations related to aviation law.
7)	To be able to apply the concepts of aviation safety and security and air traffic control and services in all areas.
8)	To be able to make weight and balance calculations in aircraft loading.
9)	To be able to explain aviation navigation systems.
10)	To be able to participate as a team member and takes responsibility in the environments that require the solving of the conflicts and to be able to act as a leader when necessary.
11)	To be able to evaluate the norms and standards present in the works in which s/he takes responsibility in a critical point of view.
12)	To be able to acquire 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+).

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

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

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
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	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	70
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			152
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6