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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Has sufficient background in mathematics, science and engineering related fields. |
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2) |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions. |
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3) |
Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose. |
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4) |
Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly. |
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5) |
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
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6) |
Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results. |
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7) |
Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
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8) |
Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources. |
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9) |
Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources. |
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10) |
Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources. |
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Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, science and their fields together for engineering solutions. |
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12) |
Identifies, formulates and solves engineering problems, selects and applies appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques for this purpose. |
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13) |
Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet desired requirements; apply modern design methods accordingly. |
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14) |
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications. |
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15) |
Works individually and in multi-disciplinary teams |
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16) |
Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least Advanced Level of European Computer Skills License. |
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Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use a foreign language at least at level B1 of the European Language Portfolio. |
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18) |
Communicates using technical drawing. |
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Accesses information and conducts resource research for this purpose, uses databases and other information sources. |
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20) |
Becomes aware of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications; entrepreneurship and innovation and have knowledge about the problems of the age. |
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21) |
Has professional and ethical responsibility. |
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Have awareness of project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; the legal consequences of engineering applications. |
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Demonstrates awareness of the universal and social impact of engineering solutions and applications; is aware of entrepreneurship and innovation and has knowledge about the problems of the age. |
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