| Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to provide information about recent research findings on self, culture, aggression, interpersonal relationships, social justice, social inclusion/exclusion, political psychology, prejudice and discrimination, positive psychology and environmental psychology in the framework of the social psychological approach |
| Course Content: |
the self, intergroup relations, prejudice and discrimination, aggression, love and close relationships, culture, group dynamics in organizations, group dynamics in sports |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Information about the course outline
Basic concepts and theories to be discussed along the semester
A review of the literature.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 2) |
•The self
•Understanding the self concept
•Self recognition
•Looking-glass self
•Theoretical approaches about self
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 3) |
•The social self
•Self presentation
•Self regulation
•Social comparison theory
•Self handicapping
•Self esteem
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 4) |
•Prejudice and discrimination
•Stereotypes
•Inter-group relations
•Social identity theory
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 5) |
•Prejudice and discrimination
•Forms of discrimination
•Implicit associations
•Realistic group conflict
•How can prejudice be reduced?
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 6) |
•Culture and psychology
•Definition of culture
•Socialization process and culture
•Values
•Individualism vs. collectivism
•Acculturation
•Acculturation stress
•Acculturation strategies
•Migration
•Discrimination against immigrants
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 7) |
•Aggression
•Evolutionary explanations of aggression
•Psycho-social approaches about aggression
•Facilitators of aggression
•Effects of media: television, pornography, video games, social media
•How can aggression be reduced?
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 8) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
None |
| 9) |
•Group processes in organizations
•Group Dynamics
•Decision making in groups
•Brainstorming
•Group polarization
•Groupthink
•Leadership styles
•Collective behavior
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 10) |
•Group processes and sports
•Formation of groups
•Social inclusion and exclusion
•Group cohesiveness
•Group structure (roles and norms)
•Group performance
•Group processes and sports psychology
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 11) |
•Affiliation and Romantic Love
•Antecedents of attraction
•Triangular love theory
•Loneliness
•Attachment theory
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 12) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology
•Basic concepts of political psychology
•Authoritarian Personality Theory
•Social Dominance Theory
•System Justification Theory
•Terror Management Theory
•Right-Wing Authoritarianism
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 13) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology
•Political socialization
•Voting behavior
•Group based emotions
•Propaganda styles and persuasion
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 14) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Environmental Psychology
•Historical process of environmental psychology
•Personal space and territory
•Human-environment interactions
•Place identity
•Behavior settings
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 15) |
-Brief review of the semester subjects
-Group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 16) |
FINAL EXAM |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Reading list is as follows:
•Alcock, J., & Sadava, S. (2014). An Introduction to Social Psychology: Global Perspectives. Sage.
•Aronson, E., Wilson, T., & Akert, R. (2005). Social Psychology, New Jersey, NY: Pearson Education.
•Hogg, M., & Vaughan, G. (2009). Essentials of social psychology. Pearson Education.
•Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…)
•Schneider, F. W., Gruman, J. A., & Coutts, L. M. (2011). Applied social psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. Sage.
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| References: |
Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…) |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Having advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources containing current information in the field. |
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Graduates are capable of performing written and oral translation in at least one field of expertise, in accordance with the existing needs of professional life. |
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| 2) |
To be able to use advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.
To be able to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze, and develop solutions based on research and evidence using advanced knowledge and skills in the field. |
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Graduates have multilingual communication skills adequate to produce written and oral translations in language categories A, B, and C (language levels according to the European Language Portfolio on a Global Scale; language A at C2 level, language B at B2 level, language/s C at B1 level). |
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To be able to conduct an advanced study related to the field independently.
To take responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen and complex problems encountered in applications related to the field.
To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees under their responsibility within the framework of a project. |
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Graduates become familiar with the intellectual and cultural traditions in the cultures speaking A, B, and C languages and obtain awareness about behaviors and attitudes specific to such cultures. |
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To be able to evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach,
To be able to determine learning needs and direct learning.
To be able to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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Graduates analyze written and oral texts produced in A, B and C languages, and comment on and translate them into the language A or B. |
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To be able to inform the related people and institutions on the subjects related to the field; To be able to convey their thoughts and solution suggestions for problems verbally and in writing.
To be able to share their thoughts and solution suggestions on issues related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which they live with a sense of social responsibility.
To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
To be able to use information and communication technologies with at least the European Computer Driving License Advanced Level computer software required by the field. |
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Graduates use the contemporary tools and techniques required for the practice of translation, as well as information and communication technologies together with computer hardware and software knowledge required by the field. |
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Graduates possess sufficient knowledge of theoretical and methodological approaches in translation studies to begin graduate studies in the field. |
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Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field.
Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. |
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Graduates possess sufficient knowledge to evaluate issues related to the education of translators as well as to occupational organizing and ethics within the profession, and to propose, from a social and scientific perspective, solutions to such issues in the various fields in which the need for translation arises. |
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Graduates have the ability to perform disciplinary as well as inter-disciplinary team work. |
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