| ARCHITECTURE | |||||
| 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 |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
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) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | 3 |
| 2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | 3 |
| 3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
| 4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | 3 |
| 5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
| 6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
| 7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
| 8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | 3 |
| 9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
| 10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |