INTERCULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY342	INTERCULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	By the end of this course, students will: * Acquire an overview of the central theories, methodologies, issues and research areas in cross-cultural psychology. * Critically reflect, compare, analyze and integrate perspectives from different approaches to theory and practice regarding culture and psychology * Reflect on the role of culture in designing and implementing psychological interventions, from psychotherapy to working with culturally diverse communities
Contents of the Course Unit:	How are people’s lives, minds and behaviors affected by intercultural encounters, cultural transitions and cross-cultural mobility in a globalized world? And what is “culture” from a psychological viewpoint, after all? In this course, we will critically examine the importance of culture for psychological processes, focusing both on cross-cultural comparisons and the ways people enact and shape their cultural identities in everyday life. We will examine the role cultural processes play with regard to socialization, family and youth, self-perceptions, clinical psychology and gender dynamics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarizes the intercultural similarities and differences in human behavior and the scientific studies on which they are based.
Uses research methods of intercultural psychology.
Discusses the similarities and differences in defining the basic concepts of different cultures such as “successful person”, “good person”, “healthy person”, good son ”.
Evaluates intercultural communication difficulties.
Determines the effects of the acculturation process on the individual and social levels.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introducing Intercultural Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
2	Review literature	Understanding Intercultural Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
3	Review literature	Critical Thinking in Intercultural Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
4	Review literature	The Methodology of Intercultural Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
5	Review literature	Human Development and Socialization	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
6	Review literature	The Development of Autonomous- Relational Self	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
7	Review literature	Social Perception, Social Cognition, and Social Interaction	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Review literature	Acculturation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
10	Review literature	Seeking for Cultural Integration	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
11	Review literature	Intercultural Relations	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
12	Review literature	Intercultural Communication	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
13	Review literature	Applied Intercultural Psychology (Working with Immigrants and Refugees, Working and Serving Abroad)	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
14	Review literature	Diversity and Inclusion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
15	Review literature	Overall Course Assessment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Shiraev E.B, Levy, D.A. (2016). Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (5th Edition).Routlege
Smith, P. B., Bond, M. H., & Kağitçibaşi, Ç. (2006). Understanding social psychology across cultures: Living and working in a changing world. Sage Publications, Inc.
Kenneth D. K. (2011). Fundamental Questions in Cross-Cultural Psychology [1 ed.] Cambridge University Press
John W. B., Ype H. P., Seger M. B., Athanasios Ch. &; David L. S. (2012). Cross-Cultural Psychology: Research and Applications. Cambridge University Press
Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., Chasiotis, A., & Sam, D. L. (2011). Cross-cultural psychology: Research and applications. (3rd ed.) Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511974274

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	20	20
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128