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	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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 theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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