POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSY332	POLITICAL 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. SEDA MUMLU KARANFİL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to explain the main issues of political psychology dealing with psychological processes in the background of political / social events / problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as "the definition of political psychology, and its basic concepts".

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Research the sources of information about political psychology and auxiliary disciplines, including the most effective methods and up-to-date information. ( Bloom’s 4)
Determine the problems in the field of political psychology. (Bloom’s 5)
Define the knowledge and skills necessary for the training of individuals who are experts in political psychology. (Bloom’s 3)
Discuss the theoretical knowledge about political psychology and related issues. (Bloom’s 2)
Evaluate the development of psychology in our country. (Bloom’s 5)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definition of political psychology, its history, interests and implementation	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	Misuse of psychology: psychology as a tool of status quo	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Psychoanalysis and political psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Identity, ethnic/social identity	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Trauma, selected trauma, selected victory, bereavement	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Bias	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Ethnic conflict	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	Literature review	Public opinion	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
9	Literature review	Public space - private space	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review	Political psychological meaning of migration and its results; being a guest worker, diaspora, refugee psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Modern nation state, nation-building, national unity	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Political culture dominant in Turkey	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Political communication and political psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Political psychology fields of application; problem solving	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
CEVIK, A. (2010). Politik Psikoloji. Dost Bookstore.
SEARS, O.D., HUDDY L., JERVİS R. (2003). The Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. Oxford University Pres.

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

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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	31	0	128