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. |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to Social Psychology
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2) |
Research methods
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3) |
Social influence and compliance
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4) |
Attitudes
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5) |
Attitudes
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6) |
All topics covered in the course for 5 weeks
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7) |
Theoretical approaches to attitude change
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8) |
Communication and propaganda
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9) |
Communication and propaganda
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10) |
social perception
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11) |
All topics covered in class for 10 weeks
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12) |
social perception
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13) |
Groups
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14) |
Groups
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15) |
All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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) |
Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
5 |
2) |
With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
5 |
3) |
Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
3 |
4) |
Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
5 |
5) |
Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
5 |
6) |
Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
5 |