Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | PCG1214972 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ŞİRİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ŞİRİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objectives of this course include the understanding and learning of relevant concepts, theories and research related to the topics presented in the course. Human beings interact with others in many different situations and human life develops (i.e. is subject to change) in a social context. Social psychology as a field examines how other people shape an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this course, topics such as aggression, research methods, attitudes, group processes, altruism and social influence are examined. It is aimed to introduce students to social psychology and to share a critical approach to how social psychological phenomena affect their daily lives. |
| Course Content | This course contains; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology,CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research,CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context,CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction,CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings,CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior,CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?,CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures,General Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Student Defines the basic concepts of social psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Student summarizes the historical development of social psychology. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Student understands the social and intercultural relations that affect the individual. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Student defines the basic functioning mechanisms of society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Student recognizes basic socio-psychological facts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Student explains the relationship between the individual and society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology | Weekly Readings |
| 2 | CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research | Weekly Readings |
| 3 | CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World | Weekly Readings |
| 4 | CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People | Weekly Readings |
| 5 | CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context | Weekly Readings |
| 6 | CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction | Weekly Readings |
| 7 | CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings | Weekly Readings |
| 8 | CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior | Weekly Readings |
| 9 | CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups | Weekly Readings |
| 10 | CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships | Weekly Readings |
| 11 | CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? | Weekly Readings |
| 12 | CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? | Weekly Readings |
| 13 | CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures | Weekly Readings |
| 14 | General Overview | Course Reading |
| Resources |
| Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2013). Social psychology (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | ||||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
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 | 2 | 28 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 116 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(116/30) | 4 | |||||
| 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 | PCG1214972 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ŞİRİN |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Ahmet ŞİRİN |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The objectives of this course include the understanding and learning of relevant concepts, theories and research related to the topics presented in the course. Human beings interact with others in many different situations and human life develops (i.e. is subject to change) in a social context. Social psychology as a field examines how other people shape an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In this course, topics such as aggression, research methods, attitudes, group processes, altruism and social influence are examined. It is aimed to introduce students to social psychology and to share a critical approach to how social psychological phenomena affect their daily lives. |
| Course Content | This course contains; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology,CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research,CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World,CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People,CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context,CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction,CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings,CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior,CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups,CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships,CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help?,CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? ,CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures,General Overview. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1. Student Defines the basic concepts of social psychology and distinguishes the differences between concepts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Student summarizes the historical development of social psychology. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Student understands the social and intercultural relations that affect the individual. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Student defines the basic functioning mechanisms of society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Student recognizes basic socio-psychological facts. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Student explains the relationship between the individual and society. | 10, 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHAPTER 1 Introducing Social Psychology | Weekly Readings |
| 2 | CHAPTER 2 Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research | Weekly Readings |
| 3 | CHAPTER 3 Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World | Weekly Readings |
| 4 | CHAPTER 4 Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People | Weekly Readings |
| 5 | CHAPTER 5 The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context | Weekly Readings |
| 6 | CHAPTER 6 The Need to Justify Our Actions: The Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction | Weekly Readings |
| 7 | CHAPTER 7 Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings | Weekly Readings |
| 8 | CHAPTER 8 Conformity: Influencing Behavior | Weekly Readings |
| 9 | CHAPTER 9 Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups | Weekly Readings |
| 10 | CHAPTER 10 Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships | Weekly Readings |
| 11 | CHAPTER 11 Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help? | Weekly Readings |
| 12 | CHAPTER 12 Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People? Can We Prevent It? | Weekly Readings |
| 13 | CHAPTER 13 Prejudice: Causes, Consequences, and Cures | Weekly Readings |
| 14 | General Overview | Course Reading |
| Resources |
| Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2013). Social psychology (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Explains the fundamental concepts and principles of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates theoretical knowledge regarding individuals’ developmental characteristics, learning processes, and behavioral patterns. | X | |||||
| 3 | Relates the concepts and principles of educational foundations to learning, teaching, and assessment processes. | X | |||||
| 4 | Explains in depth the theories, principles, and techniques within the field of Guidance and Psychological Counseling. | X | |||||
| 5 | Applies appropriate psychological counseling techniques to support the well-being of individuals and groups in line with relevant theories and research. | X | |||||
| 6 | Uses instructional and assessment methods, techniques, and tools appropriately in accordance with their intended purposes. | X | |||||
| 7 | Effectively employs scientific research methods and ethical principles in identifying and addressing field-specific problems. | X | |||||
| 8 | Designs comprehensive, developmental, and preventive guidance and psycho-educational programs. | X | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and standards in Guidance and Psychological Counseling processes. | X | |||||
| 10 | Utilizes supervision processes in psychological counseling practices and conducts consultation activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | Evaluates development, learning, personality, and career theories within the context of factors influencing individual behavior. | X | |||||
| 12 | Demonstrates professional practices from an interdisciplinary and intercultural holistic perspective. | X | |||||
| 13 | Integrates critical, reflective, and creative thinking skills with professional values such as empathy, leadership, communication, and responsibility, and demonstrates these competencies in personal, social, and professional contexts. | X | |||||
| 14 | Follows current developments in the field in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 15 | Uses digital technologies in face-to-face and online environments in accordance with the needs of learners and clients. | ||||||
| 16 | Independently plans and conducts theoretical and applied studies related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |