The aim of this course is to teach the students basic concepts and theoretical approaches of social psychology. Besides theoretical knowledge, it is aimed to scientifically examine how the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the students are influenced by the existence of others in daily life events.
Course Content
This course contains; Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,Prosocial Behaviors: Why Do People Help?,Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?,Prejudice: Causes and Cures,Conflict and Peacemaking,Persuasion,Gender 1,Gender 2,Leadership,Social Psychology and Health,Social Psychology and the Law,Social Psychology and Sustainable Future,Film and Discussion 1,Film and Discussion 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students will be able to express concepts and explanations related to the interpersonal attraction process.
10, 16, 9
A
2. Students will be able to define how different theoretical perspectives explain the helping behavior
10, 13, 16
A
3. Students will be able to explain the origins of aggression, prejudice and discrimination.
10, 13, 16
A
4. Students will be able to define the causes of conflict between groups and the solution of these conflicts.
10, 16, 9
A
5. Students will be able to define gender stereotypes.
10, 13, 16, 9
A
6. Students will be able to define the effects of individual and environmental characteristics on leadership.
10, 16, 9
A
7. Students will be able to explain the relation of social psychology with different disciplines.
10, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships
Aronson et al. (2010), C10
2
Prosocial Behaviors: Why Do People Help?
Aronson et al. (2010), C11
3
Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
Myers, D. G. (2012). Social psychology. (S. Akfırat, Çev.). New York: McGraw Hill.
Smith, J.R.& Haslam, S.A. (2012). Social psychology: Revisiting the classic studies. (Ç. Çoker, G. Tekdemir Yurtdaş, S. Cesur, Çev.). London: Sage Publications.
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Günümüzde insan ve insanlar: Sosyal psikolojiye giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
4
56
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
20
20
Quiz
1
20
20
Midterm Exam
1
21
21
General Exam
1
32
32
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
191
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(191/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Assist.Prof. Neslihan SAYRAÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Sevim CESUR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of this course is to teach the students basic concepts and theoretical approaches of social psychology. Besides theoretical knowledge, it is aimed to scientifically examine how the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the students are influenced by the existence of others in daily life events.
Course Content
This course contains; Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,Prosocial Behaviors: Why Do People Help?,Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?,Prejudice: Causes and Cures,Conflict and Peacemaking,Persuasion,Gender 1,Gender 2,Leadership,Social Psychology and Health,Social Psychology and the Law,Social Psychology and Sustainable Future,Film and Discussion 1,Film and Discussion 2.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Students will be able to express concepts and explanations related to the interpersonal attraction process.
10, 16, 9
A
2. Students will be able to define how different theoretical perspectives explain the helping behavior
10, 13, 16
A
3. Students will be able to explain the origins of aggression, prejudice and discrimination.
10, 13, 16
A
4. Students will be able to define the causes of conflict between groups and the solution of these conflicts.
10, 16, 9
A
5. Students will be able to define gender stereotypes.
10, 13, 16, 9
A
6. Students will be able to define the effects of individual and environmental characteristics on leadership.
10, 16, 9
A
7. Students will be able to explain the relation of social psychology with different disciplines.
10, 16, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships
Aronson et al. (2010), C10
2
Prosocial Behaviors: Why Do People Help?
Aronson et al. (2010), C11
3
Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It?
Myers, D. G. (2012). Social psychology. (S. Akfırat, Çev.). New York: McGraw Hill.
Smith, J.R.& Haslam, S.A. (2012). Social psychology: Revisiting the classic studies. (Ç. Çoker, G. Tekdemir Yurtdaş, S. Cesur, Çev.). London: Sage Publications.
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2010). Günümüzde insan ve insanlar: Sosyal psikolojiye giriş. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
