SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HRY208	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	7	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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.			2
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.		1
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.			2
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.		1
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.		1
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.				3
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.			2
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.			2
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.					4
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.		1

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