| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4067 | Group Dynamics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course provides an understanding of group dynamics inherent in small group interaction. The goal is to acquire a better judgment, understanding, and competence for a variety of group situations. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Define principles of group dynamics. 2. Define group leadership styles and approaches. 3. Define approaches used for types of group work. 4. Define ethical and legal considerations related to group work. 5. Duplicate his/her personal growth through participation as a group member. |
| This course focuses on the major topics of research in the area of group dynamics. Specifically, these topics include, inclusion and identity; formation; cohesion and development; structure; influence; power; leadership; performance; decision making; teams; conflict; intergroup relations; groups and change; crowds and collective behavior. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | |
| 2) | Studying groups | |
| 3) | Inclusion and identity | |
| 4) | Formation | |
| 5) | Cohesion and development | |
| 6) | Structure; Influence | |
| 7) | Power; Leadership | |
| 8) | Review | |
| 9) | Performance | |
| 10) | Decision making | |
| 11) | Teams; Conflict | |
| 12) | Intergroup relations | |
| 13) | Groups and change | |
| 14) | Crowds and colelctive behavior |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Forsyth, Donelson. (2010). Group Dynamics. New York: Wadsworth |
| References: | Additional readings will be handed out on a weekly basis. Ek okumalar her hafta öğrencilere dağıtılacaktır. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 141 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 4 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 2 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 1 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 5 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | 2 |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 1 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |