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| Code | PDRZ205 |
| Name | Social Psychology |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İSMAİL SANBERK |
Course Goal
The goals of this course are to (a) improve an understanding of social psychological explanations for social influence and interaction and to (b) to improve an understanding of the research methodologies commonly used to understand social influence and interaction.
Course Content
This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. We will explore the various ways people think about, affect, and relate to one another. The course will cover topics such as the research in social psychology, group influences on person behavior, persuasion, attitudes, social cognition and interpersonal relationships etc..
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2014). Man and people from past to present: An introduction to social psychology. İstanbul: Evrim.
Notes
Sears, D. O., Freedman J. L. Ve Carlsmith, J.M. (2001). Social Psychology. Ankara: İmge Kitabevi.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts of social psychology and the theories related to these concepts. (theories about social influence, conformity, attitudes, attitude formation) |
| LO02 | Distinguishes the main differences between social psychology, sociology and psychology, and defines and explains each one. |
| LO03 | Outlines the basic works in the history of the development of social psychology and identifies the names of the people who contributed to this discipline. |
| LO04 | Describes the methods and techniques used in research in social psychology. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the elements of the person which is a factor in the socialization process. |
| LO06 | Integrates and reaches generalizations about how impact social influence,group processes, culture and society on personality and self development. |
| LO07 | Evaluates the social influence on persons attitude and behavior. |
| LO08 | Makes an explanation and analysis about attitude, propaganda and process of attitude change. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic concepts and principals of Psychological Counseling and Guidance | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the developmental characteristics of the individual and the factors that affect this development | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains theories of personality, psychological counseling and learning | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains career development and career choice process | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains scientific research methods and techniques. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains classroom and behavior management approaches. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Examines and evaluates problems in educational environment and in everyday life from the point of philosophy, sociology and psychology. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains how to begin and maintain psychological counseling and guidance process. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains psychological counseling and guidance practices appropriate for clients with different development and characteristics. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acknowledges individuals with normal and abnormal characteristics. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Does guidance practices appropriate for different educational levels. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Formulates and evaluates psychological counseling and guidance programs. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses helping skills effectively in psychological counseling. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes the responsibility of his/her decisions about her/his life and career. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops insight and is open to learning and development. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shows empathy and care towards people. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses effective communication skills in interpersonal relationships. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, develops himself/herself by identifying his/her needs in several areas such as science, culture, art and social in accordance with her/his ability and interest. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts appropriately with professional ethical standarts. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is social psychology Its historical development and the its appearance as a work area | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 2 | The development of social psychology (Past and present) | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Social psychology research methods and examples | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Social influence and conformity | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Social influence and obedience | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Attitudes - the formation of attitudes | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Measurement of attitudes | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Stereotyped attitudes (prejudice) | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Communication, propaganda: the process of attitude change-1 | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Communication, propaganda: the process of attitude change-2 | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Attribution theories-1 | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Attribution theories-2 | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Group structure | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Group dynamics | Reading related resources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||