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	Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
2	Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2	Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
2	Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
3	Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
4	Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
2	Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
3	Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
4	Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 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	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