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
PSY2005	Social Psychology I	Fall	3	0	3	6

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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ARZU KARAKULAK Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU
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Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide students with an insight into the field of social psychology. By examining various issues in the field, they are expected to develop an understanding of the basic social psychological processes underlying our thinking and everyday behavior. At the end of the semester, they should have an enhanced awareness as to how we perceive ourselves and the world around us, and why we behave the way we do in particular situations.

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. Define basic social psychological concepts such as schemas, attribution, and attitudes.
3. Describe the kinds of information that are important in forming impressions of other people.
4. Explain how the self concept influences our perception of ourselves and the social environment.
5. Explain the relationship between attitudes and behavior.
6. Explain various aspects of persuasion.
7.Explain the methods used in Social Psychology research
8. Define and contrast the concepts of conformity, compliance, and obedience.
9. Describe different factors affecting conformity and obedience.

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course
2)	Introduction to Social Psychology	Read related chapter in the textbook
3)	Methodology	Read related chapter in the textbook
4)	Social Cognition	Read related chapter in the textbook
5)	Social Perception
6)	Social Perception	Read related chapter in the textbook
7)	Review
8)	The Self	Read related chapter in the textbook
9)	The Need to Justify Our Actions	Read related chapter in the textbook
10)	Attitudes & Attitude Change	Read related chapter in the textbook
11)	Social Impact and Compliance	Read related chapter in the textbook
12)	Student Presentations
13)	Student Presentations
14)	General Discussion and Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A., & Sears, D.O. (2006). Social psychology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. & Akert, R. M. (2018) Social Psychology, 9th Edition Pearson. ISBN: 9780133936544 / 0133936546
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 5
Presentation	1	% 15
Midterms	2	% 40
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	38
Midterms	2	32
Final	1	27
Total Workload		139

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.
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).
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).	5
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.	4
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.	1
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.	2
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.	1
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.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.	5
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.	5