SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
PSI201	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I	3	3	3	6

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA KAYHAN BAHALI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to explain the students of the psychology department for one semester about how our social feelings, behaviours and thoughts are affected by the social structure and process. The first part of a two-semester course focuses on social interaction. The relation of the theoretical framework with the social structure, and field research are conveyed through an intercultural perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include subjects such as Definition of the field, the historical development process, main theoretical and methodological issues, social beliefs and judgements, social context of ego, attitudes and behaviours, conformity and obedience, persuasion and group effect.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Summarize the basic research methods and techniques of Social Psychology. (Bloom's 2)
Interpret the relationship between attitude and behaviour in social psychology. (Bloom's 3)
Summarize how it is affected by human nature and cultural diversity. (Bloom's 2)
Summarize the historical development of Social Psychology. (Bloom's 2)
Discuss how the social world is perceived. (Bloom's 2)
Identify the concept of compliance in social psychology. (Bloom's 2)
Discuss the classical conformity and obedience research. (Bloom's 2)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introducing Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
2	Literature review	What is Social Psychology?	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
3	Literature review	Methods and examples on Social Psychology	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
4	Literature review	Self	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
5	Literature review	Social beliefs and judgments	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
6	Literature review	Behaviours and Attitudes -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
7	Literature review	Behaviours and Attitudes -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review	Behaviours and Attitudes -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
10	Literature review	Genes, Culture and Gender	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
11	Literature review	Adaptation and Obedience	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
12	Literature review	Persuasion -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
13	Literature review	Persuasion -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
14	Literature review	Group Effect -1	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
15	Literature review	Group Effect -2	Lecture, Question and Answer, Exemplification, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Myers, D.G.,(2015). Sosyal Psikoloji. 10th Edition. Nobel Akademik Publications.
Myers, D. G., & Smith, S. M. (2012). Exploring social psychology. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Kagitcibasi, C. ve Cemalcilar, Z., (2017). Dunden Bugune Insan ve Insanlar- Sosyal Psikolojiye Girid- 20th Edition. Evrim Publications.

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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.					4
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.				3
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.	0
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.	0
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.	0
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.	0
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.	0
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.					4
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.	0
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.	0

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	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	1	1
Assignment (Homework)	1	13	13
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	4	4	16
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	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	150