GEP1606 Prejudice and AggressionBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementBologna CommissionNational Qualifications
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP1606 Prejudice and Aggression Spring
Fall
3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. BURCU ALARSLAN ULUDAŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: One of the main goals of this course is to introduce students to major sociological and social psychological concepts related with Prejudice and Aggression with an emphasis on developing social awareness and coping strategies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students taking this course will develop observation skills and research abilities. It is expected that focusing on issues from daily world news will motivate students in understanding the value of scientific inquiry. Students;
- define the concept of Prejudice and Aggression
- gain knowledge of the approaches about the causes of aggession.
- gain knowledge about characteristics of prejudice and aggression problems in our country.
- gain awerness about what should be the social work interventions about the solutions of aggression problems.

Course Content

A scientific approach to two significant human issues: Prejudice and Aggression. Major roots, causes, effects and coping strategies will be studied and discussed in the light of daily world news around common areas of prejudice and discrimination such as homosexuality, race, women’s issues etc.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, group work, sample examination, problem solving, discussion, guest, observation and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Social Research/Phenomenology Ders Notları
2) Prejudice Course notes
3) Aggression Course notes
4) Socialization (Family, Peers,School, Media) Course notes
5) Social Cognition Course notes
6) Social Perception Course notes
7) Cognitive Dissonance Conformity-Obedience Course notes
8) Midterm Week
9) Group Effects Course notes
10) Loving, Liking and Interpersonal Sensitivity Course notes
11) Propaganda and Persuasion Course notes
12) Coping Strategies with Aggression, Prejudice, Progaganda and Persuasion Course notes
13) Modernization and Globalization effects Course notes
14) Discussions using terminology within real world news context Course notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -Elliot Aronson, The social animal (10th ed.). New York: Worth/Freeman.

-Anthony Giddens, Sociology (5th ed.), Polity Press, UK.
Films: -Destructive Obedience (Milgram)
-Ageism, ABC TV
References: -Elliot Aronson, The social animal (10th ed.). New York: Worth/Freeman.
-Anthony Giddens, Sociology (5th ed.), Polity Press, UK.
Videos:
Milgram, Destructive Obedience (Yıkıcı İtaat)
Ageism, ABC TV (Yaşa Bağlı Ayrımcılık)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Quizzes 1 % 15
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes 1 10 10
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 1
2) To be able to use terminology specific to the health field effectively 1
3) To know the legislation regarding his/her duties, rights and responsibilities and to act in accordance with professional ethical rules 1
4) To be able to use information and communication technologies on issues related to his/her field and effectively convey his/her professional knowledge through written, verbal and non-verbal communication 1
5) To be able to follow information in his/her field using a foreign language at a basic level 1
6) To be able to apply changing techniques and use new tools and devices depending on developing technology 1
7) To be able to update his/her knowledge, skills and competencies related to his/her field with the awareness of lifelong learning and improve himself/herself personally and professionally 2
8) To be able to perform basic tests related to different areas of the medical laboratory. 1
9) To be able to perform pre-analysis preparation processes, prepare tools and equipment, and apply disinfection and sterilization techniques 1
10) To be able to use medical laboratory equipment in accordance with their rules and techniques, and to ensure that they work in the most efficient way by performing their checks and maintenance. 1