PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PSY2107	Social Psychology	Fall	3	0	3	5

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. MUKADDER OKUYAN
Course Objectives:	This course is an introduction to the study of how people think, feel, and behave in social contexts. It aims to show how psychologists reason about social interaction and social impact, which methods they use to produce knowledge about these phenomena, the conclusions reached with the accumulation of existing findings in social psychology, and new research areas. In this context, it discusses both classical and current research and theories at an introductory level.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define social psychology and distinguish it from related fields that study human social behavior.
2. Describe factors that are important in forming impressions of other people.
3. Explain how the self concept influences our perception of ourselves and the social environment.
4. Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior.
5. Explain the methods used in Social Psychology research
6. Define and contrast the concepts of conformity, compliance, and obedience.
7. Compare and contrast different types of love.
8. Describe various different ways being in a group influences individual behavior.
9. Define and distinguish among stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
10. Describe how prejudice develops, how it might affect people, and how it can be reduced.

Course Content

This course focuses on the major topics of research in the field of social psychology. Specifically, these topics include social cognition; social perception; the self; attitudes and attitude change; prejudice; social influence; personal relationships; behavior in groups. Teaching methods of the course are lecture, individual study, observation, discussion, reading, analysis of cases, application.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Social Psychology	Read chapter 1 in the textbook
2)	Social Psychological Methodology	Read chapter 2 in the textbook
3)	Social Cognition	Read chapter 3 in the textbook
4)	Social Perception	Read chapter 4 in the textbook
5)	The Self	Read chapter 5 in the textbook
6)	The Need to Justify Our Actions	Read chapter 6 in the textbook
7)	Review
8)	Midterm
9)	Attitudes and Attitude Change	Read chapter 7 in the textbook
10)	Conformity: Influencing Behavior	Read chapter 8 in the textbook
11)	Group Processes	Read chapter 9 in the textbook
12)	Close Relationships	Read chapter 10 in the textbook
13)	Aggression	Read chapter 12 in the textbook
14)	Prejudice	Read chapter 13 in the textbook

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. & Sommers (2015). Social Psychology. Pearson (9th Ed.). OR the 10th edition of the same book.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	1	13
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Midterms	1	30	30
Final	1	35	35
Total Workload			125

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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.	5
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.	5
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).	5
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).	2
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.	5
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.	3
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.	2
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.	5
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.	3
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.	4