EUROPEAN UNION RELATIONS
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
PSY4052 Cross-Cultural Psychology Fall 3 0 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-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
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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.

Learning Outcomes

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.

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Shiraev, E. & David, L. A. (2010). Cross-cultural Psychology, 4th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education.
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Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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 examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3