PSI329 Cross Cultural Psychology IIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Product DesignGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Product Design
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?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
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

Course Notes / Textbooks: Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler
References: Dersin öğretim görevlisinin notları ve ilgili makaleler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

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