FEL709 Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology

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

Information

Code FEL709
Name Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

In this course the influence of culture on several areas of psychology, especially on the field of clinical psychology, would be introduced. The influence of the experiences of disadvantaged groups on mental health would be discussed throughout the semester.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to explore the effects of culture on different areas of psychology, especially on clinical psychology. In order to achieve this aim, this course will first explore how culture, ethnicity, and gender influence personality, emotions, motivation, and intelligence, as well as how they relate to the experience and expression of psychological disorders.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education.

Notes

Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Will be able to know cultural and cross-cultural approaches to psychology.
LO02 Will be able to recognize about cross cultural variations.
LO03 Will be able to investigate ethnocentric thinking, thinking biases and stereotypes.
LO04 Will be able to identify culture specific psychopathologies.
LO05 Will be able to know methodology of cross cultural psychology research.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops the theoretical knowledge in philosophy group education at the level of expertise. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the interaction between related disciplines in philosophy group education. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Discusses the interaction between related disciplines in philosophy group education. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge acquired in philosophy group education in solving social problems. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the theoretical knowledge gained through philosophy group education in solving newly introduced problems. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Solve the problems in philosophy group education by using scientific research methods. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Independently carries out a study that requires expertise in the philosophy group education. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Shares orally and in writing a work that requires expertise on philosophy group education at national or international level 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Discusses the subject with a critical approach during getting the philosophy group education 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Able to read and understand foreign sources in philosophy group education
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has computer skills that can be used for the scientific instrumentation required by philosophy group education. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Open to different views in philosophy group education 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Within the framework of philosophy group education, it carries out its work on the subject it deals with by considering ethical values. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Evaluates the subject covered in philosophy group education in terms of world problems.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Understanding crosscultural psychology Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 1; ss. 31-77 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Critical Thinking in Cross-Cultural Psychology Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 2; ss. 78-145 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Methodology of Cross-Cultural Research Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 3; ss. 146-193 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Cognition, Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 4; ss. 194-239 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Intelligence and Emotion Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 5; ss. 240-288 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Intelligence and Emotion II Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 6, ss. 289-331 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Motivation and Behavior Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 7; ss. 332-372 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid Term Exam Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Human Development and Socialization Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 8; ss. 373-419 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Psychological Disorders Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 9; ss. 420-471 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Social Perception, Social Cognition and Social Interaction Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 10; ss. 472-522 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Personality and the Self Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 11; ss. 523-559 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Personality and the Self II Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 11; ss. 523-559 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology: Some Highlights Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 12; ss. 560-597 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology: Some Highlights II Shiraev, E. & Levy David (2016). Cross-cultural psychology: critical thinking and contemporary applications. 6th Edition. Boston: Pearson Education. Bölüm 12; ss. 560-597 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Final Exam Exam Preparation Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final Exam 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 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS