ECONOMICS
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
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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 : Assist. Prof. MUKADDER OKUYAN
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. MUKADDER OKUYAN
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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. Recognize culture-specific knowledge and psychological processes, and discuss the issue of cultural diversity.
3. To be able to identify the methods of cross-cultural research.
4. Distinguish between the main perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological) from a cultural perspective.
5. Write a report and prepare the report as a presentation.
6. Describe how culture influences psychological theories and practices.
7. Describe the importance of cultural competence in psychological assessment and therapy. n.

Course Content

The main topics to be covered in this course will be understanding cross-cultural psychology, methods 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, applied cross-cultural psychology: highlights. Teaching methods are lecture, reading, individual study and discussion.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Understanding Cross-cultural Psychology Read Ch. 1
2) Methodology of Cross-cultural Psychology Read Ch. 2
3) Critical Thinking in Cross-cultural Psychology Read Ch. 3
4) Cognition: Sensation, Perception and States of Consciousness Read Ch. 4
5) Intelligence Read Ch. 5
6) Emotion & Motivation Read Ch. 6
7) Review
8) Midterm
9) Human Development & Socialization Read Ch. 8
10) Psychological Disorders Read Ch. 9
11) Social Perception and Social Cognition Read Ch. 10
12) Social Interaction Read Ch. 11
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations

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
Presentation 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 6 78
Midterms 1 15 15
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 152

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) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends.  2
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. 2
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events.  2
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders.  2
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. 1
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures.  2
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. 1
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. 2
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.   2
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines.  1
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.  2