MBA (TURKISH, NON-THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PIH5010 | Persuasion and Communication Psychology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assist. Prof. ÖNDER YÖNET Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖZTEK Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER Instructor DİLEK UÇAY Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN Assist. Prof. GÜL ŞENER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The main objective of the course is to provide students with a solid grounding in theories, principles, and strategies of social influence and persuasion as they apply to everyday contexts in which influence attempts take place. We'll explore this subject from a scientific and psychological perspective. We'll learn basic, effective persuasion tactics that are effective in changing attitudes and behaviors in a variety of situations. Students should gain familiarity with findings from empirical investigations on persuasion, social influence, and compliance gaining, and will learn about strategies and techniques of persuasion relating to a wide variety of real-life communication contexts, situations. and settings. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Functional Approaches to Approaches to Attitude II. Belief-Based Models of Attitude III. Cognitive Dissonance Theory IV. Theories of Behavioral Intention V. Elaboration Likelihood Model VI. The Study of Persuasive Effects VII. Source Factors VIII .Message Factor IX. Receiver and Content Factor X. Personality and Persuasion and Interpersonal Persuasion |
This course will cover the basic persuasion theories. Also as foundations of these theories, belief, attitude, behavior related theories will be examined. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to persuasion Persuasion constancies and Change Persuasion Messages Travel Faster Than Ever Before | |
2) | Functional Approaches to Approaches to Attitude A Classic Functional Analysis Subsequent Developments Commentary | |
3) | Belief-Based Models of Attitude Summative Model of Attitude Research Evidence and Commentary | |
4) | Cognitive Dissonance Theory General Theoretical Sketch Some Research Applications Revisions of, and Alternatives to, Dissonance Theory | |
5) | Theories of Behavioral Intention Theory of Reasoned Action Research Concerning the TRA model Implications for Persuasion Theory of Planned Behavior Research Concerning the TPB Model PBC as a Persuasion Target Commentary on the TPB The Intention Behavior Relationship | |
6) | Elaboration Likelihood Model Variations in the Degree of Elaboration Factors Affecting the Degree of Elaboration Influences on Persuasion Effects Under Complexities and Consequences in Persuasion Process Commentary | |
7) | The Study of Persuasive Effects Experimental Design and Causal Inference Two General Problems in Studying Persuasive Effects | |
8) | Source Factors Communicator Credibility Liking Other Source Factors | |
9) | Review | |
10) | Message Factor Message Structure Message Content Sequential Request Strategies | |
11) | Receiver and Content Factor Natural Receiver Characteristics Induced Receiver Factors | |
12) | Personality and Persuasion The Myth of the Vulnerable Other Need for Cognition Self Monitoring Dogmatism Additional Issues Other Personality Factors | |
13) | Interpersonal Persuasion Foot in the Door Door in the Face Applications Other Compliance Techniques Compliance Gaining Ethical Issues | |
14) | Communication Campaigns Thinking about Campaigns locating Effects Theoretical Perspectives Campaigns Effects The McGruff Crime Prevention Project Antismoking and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Campaigns Antidrinking Campaigns Drug Prevention Campaigns Complicating Factors Values and Ethics |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Persuasion Theory and Research (Second Edition) Daniel J. O’Keefe (University of Illinois) SAGE Publications 2002 The Dynamics of Persuasion Richard M.Perloff Routledge, 4th Ed. 2010. |
References: | Konular ile ilgili makaleler gerekli olduğunda sağlanacaktır. Related articles will be provided if necessary. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Presentations / Seminar | 9 | 45 |
Homework Assignments | 13 | 39 |
Midterms | 6 | 30 |
Final | 6 | 32 |
Total Workload | 188 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Broadening and deepening the knowledge about business administration at the master’s level based on the undergraduate level qualifications, | |
2) | Comprehending the interaction across various disciplines related to the field of business administration, and evaluating the knowledge and skills gained on an interdisciplinary dimension, | |
3) | Using theoretical and practical information and skills gained at the expertise level in the field business administration, | |
4) | Analyzing problems requiring expertise in the field business administration by using scientific research methods, | |
5) | Evaluating a problem in the business administration field independently, developing a way for solution, solving the problem and evaluating the results, | |
6) | Developing new strategic approaches to solve unforeseen complex issues in the business administration field through integrative and creative elaboration, | |
7) | Evaluating the knowledge related to the field of business administration through critical perspective, | |
8) | Communicating systematically the recent developments and one’s s individual studies in the field of business administration to the groups within and outside the field via written, oral and visual presentations, | |
9) | Analyzing the social relations and the norms through critical perspective, developing effective relations, training leaders who are capable of sustaining these social relations, applying teamwork and managing risk and change in the field of business administration. | |
10) | Developing strategies, policies and implementation plans to address the issues in the fields of business administration and management, and evaluating the consequences according to the processes of quality, |