SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY206	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY II	4	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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AMAN SADO ELEMO
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to continue Social Psychology I. This course aims to expand students' knowledge of human behaviour and thought in social context. Topics include self-concept, self-esteem, and gender identity - the elements of social identity; conformity, compliance, and obedience - processes that influence social behavior; altruism; causes and control of aggression; and group performance, including group decision-making and leadership.
Contents of the Course Unit:	During the course, you will have opportunities to learn about "How we influence each other, why we sometimes hurt other people, how we think about ourselves and others, how we communicate non-verbally Why people behave pro-socially, and where prejudice and stereotypes come from.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the field of social psychology and its relation with other social sciences. (Bloom’s 4)
Express the theoretical, methodological and ethical issues that direct social psychology research. (Bloom’s 2)
Use the concepts and theories used to understand and analyse the social psychology subjects that are studied in this period. (Bloom’s 3)
Discuss that the knowledge of social psychology can help one to better understand oneself and others and to provide a stronger insight into social issues. (Bloom’s 2)
Consider the importance of differences between people. (Bloom’s 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Emotion and The Social World	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Aggression: Its Nature, Causes, and Control	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Relational Aggression, Bullying, and Coping Mechanisms	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Prosocial Behavior	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Conflict and Peacemaking	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Social Psychology in the Clinic	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Social Psychology in the Court	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Social Psychology and the Online World	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	General Assessment	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Baron, R. A., & Branscombe, N. R. (2016). Social psychology (14th ed.). Boston: Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.
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, Th., Keltner, D., Chen, S., & Nisbett, R. E. (2018). Social Psychology (5th ed.).W. W. Norton & Company.

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)				3

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)					4

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

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)						5

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)						5
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)				3

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)			2
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology				3

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)						5
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)				3
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