DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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	Spring	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
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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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.