POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI332	POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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. SARP BAĞCAN
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	Literature review	The definition of political psychology , history , interests and practices	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	The status quo as a means of psychology	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, chosen traumas , selected victory , mourning	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Prejudice	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 areas specific areas	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature review	political and psychological meaning and consequences of migration ; homesickness, diaspora , refugees psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	The modern nation-state , nation building and national unity	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	the dominant political culture 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 applications; solving problems	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.					4
2	List the main features of communication in items.						5
3	Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.					4
2	Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.					4
3	Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.						5
2	Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.					4
2	Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.					4
3	Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.						5

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