MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
PSY4067 Group Dynamics Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. OYA MORTAN SEVİ
Course Objectives: This course provides an understanding of group dynamics inherent in small group interaction. The goal is to acquire a better judgment, understanding, and competence for a variety of group situations.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define principles of group dynamics.
2. Define group leadership styles and approaches.
3. Define approaches used for types of group work.
4. Define ethical and legal considerations related to group work.
5. Duplicate his/her personal growth through participation as a group member.

Course Content

This course focuses on the major topics of research in the area of group dynamics. Specifically, these topics include, inclusion and identity; formation; cohesion and development; structure; influence; power; leadership; performance; decision making; teams; conflict; intergroup relations; groups and change; crowds and collective behavior.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Studying groups
3) Inclusion and identity
4) Formation
5) Cohesion and development
6) Structure; Influence
7) Power; Leadership
8) Review
9) Performance
10) Decision making
11) Teams; Conflict
12) Intergroup relations
13) Groups and change
14) Crowds and colelctive behavior

Sources

Course Notes: Forsyth, Donelson. (2010). Group Dynamics. New York: Wadsworth
References: Additional readings will be handed out on a weekly basis. Ek okumalar her hafta öğrencilere dağıtılacaktır.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Presentation 1 % 10
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Presentations / Seminar 1 4 4
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 2 4 8
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 1 1
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 141

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution