| PSYCHOLOGY | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| PSY4054 | Selected Topics in Social 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. |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | "." |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to provide students with an insight into close relationships. At the end of the semester, they should have an enhanced understanding of the ways leading to happier and more satisfying relationships, and be more acquainted with the theory and research in the area of close relationships. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Describe the basic building blocks of close relationships. II. Explain the factors involved in interpersonal attraction. III. Explain the cognitive factors involved in close relationships. IV. Explain the role of effective communication in relationships. V. Explain the interdependent nature of relationships. VI. Explain the nature of friendships. VII. Explain different types of love. VIII. Explain how to deal with conflict in relationships. IX. Explain the factors involved in the dissolution of relationships. X. Explain different ways to maintain and improve relationships. |
| This course focuses on the major topics of research in the area of close relationships. Specifically, these topics include, the building blocks of relationships; attraction; social cognition; communication; interdependency; friendships; love and sexuality; conflict; the dissolution and loss of relationships; maintaining and repairing relationships. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Course Introduction | |
| 2) | The Building Blocks of Relationships | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 3) | Attraction | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 4) | Social Cognition | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 5) | Communication | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 6) | Review | |
| 7) | Interdependency | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 8) | Friendships | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 9) | Love and Sexuality | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 10) | Conflict | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 11) | The Dissolution and Loss of Relationships | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 12) | Review | |
| 13) | Maintaining & Repairing Relationships | Read related chapter in the textbook |
| 14) | General Discussion |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Miller, R.S., Perlman, D., & Brehm, S.S. (2007). Intimate relationships. New York: McGraw-Hill. |
| References: | Additional readings will be given throughout the semester. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Midterms | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 141 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science. | 5 |
| 2) | Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior. | 5 |
| 3) | Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives | 5 |
| 4) | Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study). | 4 |
| 5) | Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups. | 3 |
| 6) | Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological). | |
| 7) | Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them. | 2 |
| 8) | Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation. | 2 |
| 9) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. |