Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY329

Course Name:

Cross Cultural Psychology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. SERAP ERDOĞAN TAYCAN
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the differences of psychological phenomena according to various parts of the world and the interaction of human behavior with the culture in which it occurs.
Course Content:	This course aims to provide students with knowledge about intercultural theories and research and encourages them to critically evaluate current psychological theories from an intercultural perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have basic and general knowledge about cross-cultural psychology.
2) They can follow the current developments in this field.
3) They can make explanations about cross-cultural psychology to various audiences.
4) They exhibit an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
5) They have the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Meeting, Sharing course content, Overview of Cross-Cultural Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	Introduction to Cultural Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	The Concept of Culture and Definitions of Different Cultures	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Research, Methods and Theory in Cultural Psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Cross-Cultural Similarities and Differences: Individual Development	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	Social Behavior	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Midterm	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Personality	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Midterm	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Acculturation	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Intercultural Relationships	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Intercultural Relationships	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Assessing students through presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Assessing students through presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	Assessing students through presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	Final	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara
References:	Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
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.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
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.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
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.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
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.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	3	9	27
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Homework Assignments	2	20	40
Midterms	1	24	24
Paper Submission	1	20	20
Final	1	45	45
Total Workload			166