| Course Objectives: |
This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. Topics covered include social cognition, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, justification of our actions, group processes, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behavior, aggression and prejudice. Additionally, social psychological research and theories in Turkey are reviewed, and students are encouraged to evaluate and explore critically the limits of Western theories of social psychology. |
| Course Content: |
This course offers a broad introduction to social psychology, the scientific study of human social influence and interaction. Topics covered include social cognition, social perception, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, justification of our actions, group processes, interpersonal attraction, prosocial behavior, aggression and prejudice. Additionally, social psychological research and theories in Turkey are reviewed, and students are encouraged to evaluate and explore critically the limits of Western theories of social psychology. |
| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to Social Psychology |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 2) |
Research methods |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 3) |
Social influence and compliance |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 4) |
Attitudes |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 5) |
Attitudes |
Necessary readings for the midterm exam |
| 6) |
All topics covered in the course for 5 weeks |
Necessary readings for the next lesson |
| 7) |
Theoretical approaches in attitude change |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 8) |
Communication and propaganda |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 9) |
Communication and propaganda |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 10) |
Social perception |
Reading for the midterm exam |
| 11) |
All topics covered in the course for 10 weeks |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 12) |
Social perception |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 13) |
Groups |
Reading for the next lesson |
| 14) |
Groups |
An overview |
| 15) |
All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks |
An overview |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Kağıtçıbaşı, Ç. (2008). Günümüzde İnsan ve İnsanlar. İstanbul: Evrim Yayınevi. |
| References: |
Arkonaç, S. A. (1998) Sosyal Psikoloji, İstanbul: Alfa Yayınları Sakallı, N. (2006) Sosyal etkiler Kim kimi nasıl etkiler? İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi
Aranson, E. (2008). The Social Animal. New York: Worth- Freeman.
Taylor, S.E., Peplau, L.A., ve Sears, D.O. (2007). Sosyal Psikoloji. İstanbul: İmge Kitabevi
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective. |
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| 2) |
Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work. |
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| 3) |
Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field. |
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| 4) |
Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level. |
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| 5) |
Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy. |
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| 6) |
Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science. |
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| 7) |
Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form. |
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Adopts various internship programs and applied studies. |
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| 9) |
Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector. |
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| 10) |
Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education. |
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