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
PSY4054 Selected Topics in Social Psychology 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BEYZA TEPE COMOGLU
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.

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: Miller, R.S., Perlman, D., & Brehm, S.S. (2007). Intimate relationships. New York: McGraw-Hill.
References: Additional readings will be given throughout the semester.

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 % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
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
Application 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0
Field Work 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0
Project 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 25 25
Quizzes 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 2 16 32
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 42 42
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