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	Assist.Prof. DİDEM YILMAZ ÇAPKUR
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	Literature Review	Genes, Culture and Gender	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
9	Literature Review	Compliance and Obedience	Narration, Question and Answer, Sampling, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
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	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Optical (Test) Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain sufficient knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes and evaluates existing application areas in the field of Industrial Engineering and develops applications for their solutions.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes a system, the components of that system, the process of that system, and designs the system by examining it in line with realistic constraints and goals.				3
2	Gains the ability to model and solve engineering problems.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the problems that may be encountered in the field of industrial engineering and acquires the ability to choose and apply the appropriate method to be used in problem solving.			2
2	Selects and uses technical tools necessary for industrial engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.		1
3	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to work effectively within a team.		1
2	Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses the necessary information for a determined problem and searches for resources for this purpose.						5
2	Has the ability to follow all developments in the field of industrial engineering and constantly renew itself.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains oral and written communication skills and speaks at least one foreign language.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.					4
2	Has knowledge about the universal and social effects of industrial engineering applications and reaches solutions by being aware of the importance of an innovative approach in solving engineering problems.						5

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