PSI453 Political Psychology

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code PSI453
Name Political Psychology
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Özge ONUR


Course Goal

The main aim of the course is to understand and analyze fundamental political issues using psychological theories and studies.

Course Content

The definition and brief history of political psychology, personality and politics, conflict and decision-making in groups, voting behavior, ethnic and racial conflicts, and the psychology of international relations are covered with an interdisciplinary approach.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Özlem Dirilen Gümüş, Siyaset psikolojisi, Ankara, Nobel Yayınevi, 2015.

Notes

Martha L. Cottam, Elena Mastors, Thomas Preston, Beth Dietz, Siyaset Psikolojisine Giriş, çev. Mesut Şenol John T. Jost, Jim Sidanius, Political psychology: Key Readings, New York, Psychology Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Defines political psychology and gains knowledge of the brief history of political psychology.
LO02 Understands the relationship between personality and politics.
LO03 Interpret the behavior considering the content and context.
LO04 Has information about decision making processes in groups.
LO05 Understands the nature of the conflicts in groups.
LO06 Interprets the political behaviors happening in the current world.
LO07 Knows the role of media on politics.
LO08 Interpret ethnic and racial conflicts from the perspective of political psychology.
LO09 Understands the nature of conflicts.
LO10 Has information about conflict resolution strategies.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the approaches and concepts related to the theoretical and application areas of psychology. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends other basic sciences (eg, sociology, biology, philosophy) related to psychology, and establishes a multidisciplinary perspective. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the development of psychology from the historical perspective 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge of psychology for the application areas 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology by developing scientific understanding, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Studies human cognitive, emotional and behavioral processes with scientific methods. 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Conducts basic and applied psychology research 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the methods and techniques of psychology in an interdisciplinary team. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses knowledge of psychology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs 3
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Demonstrates a sense of responsibility as an individual and team member in solving problems related to the area. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Demonstrates life-long learning and research awareness.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Effectively shows his knowledge and skills among experts and non-specialists. 3
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use information and communication technologies effectively.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shows awareness of events and developments on the agenda of the society and the world. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility expressed in the Code of Ethics of The Turkish Psychological Association.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Definition and Brief History of Political Psychology Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Personality and Politics Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Cognition, Emotions, Social Identity and Attitudes Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Behaviorism and Decision Making Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Psychology of Obedience Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Group Processes and Group Decision Making Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Conflict in Groups Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Making the relevant reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Voting Behavior Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Psychology of Ethnic and Racial Conflicts Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Media and Political Psychology Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Social Movements Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 The Role of Leadership in Politics Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Psychology of International Relations Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Conflict and Negotiation Making the relevant reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Making the relevant reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Making the relevant reading Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS