SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS482	SOCIAL 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	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1- Understand the fundamental concepts and theories in social psychology. 2- Recall key terminology related to social cognition, self-concept, attitudes, and group behavior. 3- Explain the underlying principles of social influence, conformity, and liking/loving. 4- Interpret research findings related to social perception and stereotypes. 5- Apply social psychological theories to real-world scenarios. 6- Analyze how social factors impact behavior and decision-making.
Contents of the Course Unit:	1- Demonstrate a solid understanding of social psychological theories and concepts. 2- Recall key terminology related to social behavior. 3- Apply social psychological theories to analyze real-world situations. 4- Evaluate the ethical implications of social psychological research. 5- Communicate effectively about social psychological topics. 6- Apply social psychological insights to address practical problems.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understand the fundamental concepts and theories in social psychology.
Recall key terminology related to social cognition, self-concept, attitudes, and group behavior.
Explain the underlying principles of social influence, conformity, and liking/loving
Interpret research findings related to social perception and stereotypes.
Apply social psychological theories to real-world scenarios.
Analyze how social factors impact behavior and decision-making.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Social Cognition	-
2	-	The Self	-
3	-	Attitudes	-
4	-	Perceiving Others	-
5	-	Influencing and Conforming	-
6	-	Liking and Loving	-
7	-	Helping and Altruism	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Aggression	-
10	-	Aggression	-
11	-	Working with Groups	-
12	-	Groups Behavior	-
13	-	Stereotypes	-
14	-	Competition and Cooperation in Our Social Worlds	-
15	-	Competition and Cooperation in Our Social Worlds	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Myers DG. Social Psychology. 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	50
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	4	200

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.			2
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.			2
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.					4
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.						5
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.				3
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.						5
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.					4
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.				3
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.						5
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.			2

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
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	5	5
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	42	0	124