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| 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 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 35 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| 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 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
| 7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | 3 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. | |
| 10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 4 |
| 11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
| 12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |