SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY201	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I	3	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. BÜLENT TANSEL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AMAN SADO ELEMO
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The goal of this course is to explain how our thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other people.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Topics to be studied include the self, social perception, social cognition and information processing, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination, social influence and group behavior, romantic relationships, aggressive behavior, helping behavior, and applied social psychology.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Compare and contrast how social psychology and sociology attempt to understand and explain human behavior.
explain how we think about ourselves, when we are likely to be accurate or inaccurate in our self-directed thinking
Explain how we think about other people and why sometimes our perceptions are incorrect.
Explain how individuals respond to the expectation of others, including the pressure to conform, obedience to authority, and deindividuation
Explain how human behavior is influenced by such social factors as groups, authority figures, in-group bias, gender roles, cognitive dissonance, etc.
Predict the outcomes of various social situations through the application of social psychology principles (for example, attributions, cognitive dissonance, in-group/out-group behavior, etc.).
Describe and evaluate the research methods used in social psychology for their strengths and weaknesses, including ethical considerations.
Explain how we are persuaded by others, and can persuade others.
Analyze theories, findings (outcomes), and applications developed by psychologists and made available through textbooks, newspapers, and the internet.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introducing Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	What is Social Psychology?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Methods and examples on Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	The Self in the Social World- 1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	The Self in the Social World- 2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Social beliefs and judgments	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Behaviours and Attitudes -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Behaviours and Attitudes -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Genes, Culture and Gender	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Conformity and Obedience	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Persuasion -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Persuasion -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Group Influence -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Group Influence -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Myers, D. G. (2009). Social psychology.10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Myers, D. G., & Twenge, J. M.(2017). Exploring social psychology.8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Gilovich, T., Keltner, D., Chen, S., & Nisbett, R. E. (2019). Social psychology, Fifth Edition, Norton.
Heinzen, T. E., & Goodfriend, W. (2019). Social psychology. California : SAGE Publications

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	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)				3
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)			2
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).					4
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)				3
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)				3
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)					4
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)		1
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)	0
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)					4

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	4	52
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	151