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 :	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:	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	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	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