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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Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. |
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Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. |
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Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language. |
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Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. |
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Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
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Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. |
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Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. |
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Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. |
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Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. |
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11) |
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. |
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