Social Psychology

Course Code:

PSY 241

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

This course aims at offering students a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. The students will develop a wide knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches to social psychology by examining both classic and contemporary studies. By the end of the course, successful students will understand that most social phenomenon can be understood in the terms of social cognition, social influence, and social relation, and develop the ability to apply the basic theories of social psychology in real-life situations.

Course Content:

Study of the individual in groups and society, with focus on processes such as attitude formation and change, social influence, conformity, communication, and group dynamics.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Discussion, 3: Seminar, 4: Research, 5: Simulation/Case study/Role playing, 6: Problem session, 7: Guest speaker

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Exam, B: Assignment, C: Presentation, D: Research, E: Debate, F: Quiz, G: Participation

Vertical Tabs

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Evaluation Techniques
Ability to explain major theoretical framework of social psychology, such as the importance of subjective interpretation of social situations, and different social motivations in influencing our behavior and mental processes.	1,3,9,10	1,2	A
Ability to describe the research methodologies commonly used in social psychology.	2,3,5,9,10	1,2	A
Ability to relate principles of social psychology with real life phenomenon	2,9,10	1,2	A, B, C

Course Flow

Week		Subjects			Related Preparation
	1		Introduction to the Course
	2		Introducing Social Psychology & Methodology	Textbook Chapters 1, 2
	3		Social Cognition	Textbook Chapter 3
	4		Social Perception	Textbook Chapter 4
	5		The Self	Textbook Chapter 5
	6		The Need to Justify Our Actions	Textbook Chapter 6
	7		Midterm Exam	Textbook Chapters 1-6
	8		Attitudes and attitude change	Textbook Chapter 7
	9		Conformity	Textbook Chapter 8
	10		Group Processes	Textbook Chapter 9
	11		Interpersonal Attraction	Textbook Chapter 10
	12		Prosocial Behavior	Textbook Chapter 11
	13		Aggression	Textbook Chapter 12
	14		Student Presentations of homework	Textbook Chapter 1-12

Recommended Sources

READING TEXT
Required Reading	Aronson, E., Wilson, T.D. & Akert, R. M. (2010) Social Psychology, 7th Edition Pearson. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-507421-3, ISBN-10: 0-13-507421-5
Recommended Reading

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Materials
Homeworks
Exams	1 midterm, 1 final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	WEIGHT, %
Homework	1	25
Project	1	25
Final Homework	1	50
Total		100
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		50
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Having knowledge of past, basic though and principles of the PCG, and implementing PCG					X
2	Comprehending meaning and importance of the coordination, consultation/consulting and supervision in the PCG field, and implementing them
3	Having knowledge of ethical rules accepted by national and international PCG associations, and implementing them
4	Learning to accept everyone as they are / with all kind of features by the multicultural approach			X
5	Learning theories/information about cultural awareness, cultural social justice, solution of conflicts, and other cultural behaviors; for development and health of human soul, mind and body, and implementing them			X
6	Learning theories related to the development, learning and personality development so as to facilitate positive development and wellness of individual for his/her life time, and implementing them				X
7	Understanding the environmental factors affecting normal and abnormal behaviors, psychopathology, disability conditions and crisis during his/her development process,
8	Learning and implementing the career consulting, processes, techniques and sources, career development and decision-making model so as to include those applied to certain groups in the global economy				X
9	Learning psychological consulting theories, being aware and use of intervention techniques suitable for counselees in practice					X
10	Learning group process, roles and behaviors of group members, group working, therapeutic factors, and principles and techniques of group dynamics containing developmental stages		X

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY	Lecture on Specialized Field
ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activities	Number	Duration (Hour)	Total Work Load (Hour)
Duration (hour)	15	2	30
Prestudy	15	2	30
Homework	1	10	10
Project	1	10	10
Final Homework	1	10	10

Total Workload			90
Total Workload / 25 (h)			3,6
ECTS Credit			4

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