PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
PSY4052 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
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 |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to explore various aspects of psychology (social, organizational, developmental, experimental) from a cross-cultural perspective and the analysis of culture and cultural forms from a psychological perspective, blending theory and application to develop an academic and personal understanding of culture and its effects on behavior. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. To define cultural and cross-cultural psychology 2. To recognize culture specific knowledge and psychological processes, and to discuss the topic of cultural variations. 3. To name methodology of cross-cultural research 4. To differentiate essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological) from a cultural viewpoint 5. To write report and to prepare a presentation. |
Main topics that will be covered in this class are understanding cross-cultural psychology,methodology of cross-cultural Psychology,critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology,cognition: sensation, perception and states of consciousness,intelligence,emotion and motivation,human development and socialization,psychological disorders,social perception and social cognition,social interaction and applied Cross-cultural Psychology: Some Highlights |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Understanding Cross-cultural Psychology | |
2) | Methodology of Cross-cultural Psychology | |
3) | Critical Thinking in Cross-cultural Psychology | |
4) | Cognition: Sensation, Perception and States of Consciousness | |
5) | Intelligence | |
6) | Emotion & Motivation | |
7) | Review | |
8) | Human Development & Socialization | |
9) | Psychological Disorders | |
10) | Social Perception and Social Cognition | |
11) | Social Interaction | |
12) | Applied Cross-cultural Psychology: Some Highlights | |
13) | Review | |
14) | Presentations & Course Overview |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Shiraev, E. & David, L. A. (2010). Cross-cultural Psychology, 4th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. |
References: | "." |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 5 |
Project | 3 | % 45 |
Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Project | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Midterms | 2 | 27 | 54 |
Total Workload | 140 |
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. | 5 |
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 | 4 |
4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 2 |
5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 4 |
6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 5 |
8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 3 |
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. |