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
PIH5010 Persuasion and Communication Psychology Fall 3 0 3 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜL ŞENER
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖNDER YÖNET
Prof. Dr. YAMAN ÖZTEK
Instructor DİLEK UÇAY
Prof. Dr. HALUK GÜRGEN
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to provide students with a solid grounding in theories, principles, and strategies of social influence and persuasion as they apply to everyday contexts in which influence attempts take place. We'll explore this subject from a scientific and psychological perspective. We'll learn basic, effective persuasion tactics that are effective in changing attitudes and behaviors in a variety of situations. Students should gain familiarity with findings from empirical investigations on persuasion, social influence, and compliance gaining, and will learn about strategies and techniques of persuasion relating to a wide variety of real-life communication contexts, situations. and settings.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Functional Approaches to Approaches to Attitude
II. Belief-Based Models of Attitude
III. Cognitive Dissonance Theory
IV. Theories of Behavioral Intention
V. Elaboration Likelihood Model
VI. The Study of Persuasive Effects
VII. Source Factors
VIII .Message Factor
IX. Receiver and Content Factor
X. Personality and Persuasion and Interpersonal Persuasion

Course Content

This course will cover the basic persuasion theories. Also as foundations of these theories, belief, attitude, behavior related theories will be examined.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to persuasion Persuasion constancies and Change Persuasion Messages Travel Faster Than Ever Before
2) Functional Approaches to Approaches to Attitude A Classic Functional Analysis Subsequent Developments Commentary
3) Belief-Based Models of Attitude Summative Model of Attitude Research Evidence and Commentary
4) Cognitive Dissonance Theory General Theoretical Sketch Some Research Applications Revisions of, and Alternatives to, Dissonance Theory
5) Theories of Behavioral Intention Theory of Reasoned Action Research Concerning the TRA model Implications for Persuasion Theory of Planned Behavior Research Concerning the TPB Model PBC as a Persuasion Target Commentary on the TPB The Intention Behavior Relationship
6) Elaboration Likelihood Model Variations in the Degree of Elaboration Factors Affecting the Degree of Elaboration Influences on Persuasion Effects Under Complexities and Consequences in Persuasion Process Commentary
7) The Study of Persuasive Effects Experimental Design and Causal Inference Two General Problems in Studying Persuasive Effects
8) Source Factors Communicator Credibility Liking Other Source Factors
9) Review
10) Message Factor Message Structure Message Content Sequential Request Strategies
11) Receiver and Content Factor Natural Receiver Characteristics Induced Receiver Factors
12) Personality and Persuasion The Myth of the Vulnerable Other Need for Cognition Self Monitoring Dogmatism Additional Issues Other Personality Factors
13) Interpersonal Persuasion Foot in the Door Door in the Face Applications Other Compliance Techniques Compliance Gaining Ethical Issues
14) Communication Campaigns Thinking about Campaigns locating Effects Theoretical Perspectives Campaigns Effects The McGruff Crime Prevention Project Antismoking and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Campaigns Antidrinking Campaigns Drug Prevention Campaigns Complicating Factors Values and Ethics

Sources

Course Notes: Persuasion Theory and Research (Second Edition) Daniel J. O’Keefe (University of Illinois) SAGE Publications 2002 The Dynamics of Persuasion Richard M.Perloff Routledge, 4th Ed. 2010.
References: Konular ile ilgili makaleler gerekli olduğunda sağlanacaktır. Related articles will be provided if necessary.

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 % 0
Presentation 1 % 30
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentations / Seminar 9 45
Project
Homework Assignments 13 39
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 6 30
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 6 32
Total Workload 188

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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