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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSI329

Course Name:

Cross Cultural Psychology I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

TR-EN

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi İLKER ÇAYLA

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to study the behavioral differences in various parts of the world and the interaction between culture and behavior. This course provides students with the knowledge of intercultural theories and research and encourages them to critically evaluate contemporary psychological theories from an intercultural perspective.
Course Content:	The aim of this course is to study the behavioral differences in various parts of the world and the interaction between culture and behavior. This course provides students with the knowledge of intercultural theories and research and encourages them to critically evaluate contemporary psychological theories from an intercultural perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) A
2) A
3) A
4) A
5) A
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)	Introduction What is culture? What is cross-cultural psychology? Development of cultural psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	What is culture? What is cross-cultural psychology? Development of cultural psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	Research techniques in cross-cultural psychology	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	Emic and ethical approach: Case studies	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	Emotions, perception and culture	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	personality and culture	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	Culture and self – Disjointed-relational and autonomous self	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	Psychopathology and culture	Lecturer's notes and related articles
9)	Psychopathology and culture	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	Enculturation, migration and psychological adjustment	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	Refugee and trauma	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	Examples of cross-cultural studies – Article studies – Presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	Examples of cross-cultural studies – Article studies – Presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	Examples of cross-cultural studies – Article studies – Presentations	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

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Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
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.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	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.	5
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.	4
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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	2	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Total Workload		48