SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY208	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	3	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	Prof. ABDULSAMET HAŞILOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Social psychology is a discipline that aims to understand how our emotions, behavior and thoughts are affected by the social structure and process. The objective of this course, which is the first part of a two-semester course, is to teach the students of the psychology department with a focus on social interaction through an intercultural perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition of the field, historical development process, main theoretical and methodological issues, social beliefs and judgments, social context of self, attitudes and behaviors, compliance 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)
Define the science of social psychology.
Summarize the historical development of Social Psychology.
Summarize the basic research methods and techniques of Social Psychology.
Discuss the concept of self in social psychology.
Discuss how the social world is perceived, judged and explained.
Explain the relationship between attitude and behavior in social psychology.
Summarize how human nature and cultural diversity affect individuals.
Define the concept of compliance in social psychology. Discuss the classical research on compliance and obedience.
Define the basic elements of persuasion in Social Psychology.
Discuss the influence of the group in social psychology.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to Social Psychology	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
2	Literature Review	What is Social Psychology?	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
3	Literature Review	Methods and Examples in Social Psychology Research	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
4	Literature Review	Self	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
5	Literature Review	Social Beliefs and Judgments	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
6	Literature Review	Behavior and Attitudes-1	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
7	Literature Review	Behavior and Attitudes-2	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review	Genes, Culture and Gender	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
10	Literature Review	Compliance and Obedience	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
11	Literature Review	Persuasion- 1	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
12	Literature Review	Persuasion- 2	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
13	Literature Review	Group Impact -1	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
14	Literature Review	Group Impact -2	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
15	Literature Review	Group Impact -2	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Myers DG. Sosyal Psikoloji. 10. Basım. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara
Myers DG. Social Psychology. 10th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York
Kağıtçıbaşı Ç ve Cemalcılar Z (2017). Dünden Bugüne İnsan ve İnsanlar- Sosyal Psikolojiye Giriş- 20. Basım. Evrim Yayınevi, İstanbul

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	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2	Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2	Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3	Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.

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	3	3	9
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	8	16
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	8	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	125