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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / PSİ 203 - PSYCHOLOGY

Code: PSİ 203 Course Title: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department PSYCHOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MEHMET SARIÇALI (mehmetsaricali@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MEHMET SARIÇALI,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The goal of this course is to get acquainted with the field of social psychology with current research.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 PO-1 Knows the basic concepts related to psychology.
PO-2 Adapts and transfers the knowledge they have acquired in the field of psychology to other disciplines
PO-4 Is equipped with sufficient skills in the field of psychology, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, develop communication skills, gain productive and flexible thinking skills.
PO-5 Improves themselves by following developments in science, technology and contemporary psychology and other related subjects.
PO-6 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identifies and analyzes problems parallel to current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence.
PO-9 Has awareness of individual and cultural differences that can incorporate different perspectives into the process of producing scientific knowledge.
PO-10 Follows national and international contemporary problems.
PO-13 Has sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality management, participation and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
PO-14 Has a basic level of knowledge of the fields of social sciences such as philosophy, sociology, anthropology and the fields of science such as biology and neuroscience, and uses this knowledge to develop psychology skills and to follow contemporary scientific publications.
Examination
LO-2 To be able to define the field of social psychology and its research topics. PO-
Examination
LO-3 To be able to describe research methods and techniques used in social psychology PO-
LO-4 To be able to articulate basic research and therotical explanations of psychology on intergroup relations, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, aggression PO-
LO-5 To be able to comprehend basic social psychological research and explanations for preservation and enhancing of self. PO-
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course aims to recognize the basic principles and processes involved in social behavior. It includes topics such as historical perspective, social perception and cognition, attitudes, social impact, review of theoretical and empirical studies and interpersonal relations.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to social psychology and the views of Muzaffer Şerif on social psychology Reading Presentation
2 Research methods in social psychology Reading Presentation
3 Socıal cognıtıon Reading Presentation Brainstorming
4 Social perception and attribution theories Reading Presentation Discussion
5 attribution theories continue Reading Presentation Discussion
6 Self and socıal psychology Reading Presentation Discussion Case study
7 The issue of self continue Reading Presentation Case study
8 mid-term exam
9 Cognitive Dissonance Theory Reading Presentation Case study
10 Continuing the issue of cognitive dissonance Reading Presentation
11 Altruistic behaviors Reading Presentation Case study
12 Aggression Reading Presentation Case study Discussion
13 Conformity and obedience Reading Presentation Discussion Movie review
14 Attitudes Reading Video Case study Discussion
15 Prejudice Reading Video Case study Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. (2012). Sosyal psikoloji. Kaknüs Yayınları.
2 Şerif, M. (1985). Sosyal kuralların psikolojisi. Alan Yayıncılık.
3 Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç., & Üskül, A. (2006). Yeni insan ve insanlar: Sosyal psikolojiye giriş. Evrim Yayınevi.
Required Course instruments and materials
Video and presentation Book Article

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 1 14 14
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 154