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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY330

Course Name:

Cross Cultural Psychology II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to examine the differences of psychological phenomena according to various parts of the world and the interaction of human behavior with the culture in which it occurs.
Course Content:	This course aims to provide students with knowledge about intercultural theories and research and encourages them to critically evaluate current psychological theories from an intercultural perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students gain basic and general knowledge about cross-cultural psychology.
2) Students can follow current developments in this field.
3) Students can explain topics related to cross-cultural psychology to a variety of audiences.
4) Students demonstrate an approach to understanding people with their psychological and social aspects.
5) Students gain the ability to express critical thinking in a constructive way.
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 to the cross-cultural psychology	It will be given to students before the lesson
2)	Similarities and differences in behavior across cultures: cultural transmisson, moral development	It will be given to students before lesson
3)	Similarities and differences in behavior across cultures: social behavior, personality, cognition	It will be given to students before the lesson
4)	•Similarities and differences in behavior across cultures: emotion, perception, language	It will be given to students before the lesson
5)	Midterm Exam
6)	Approaches from cultural anthropology	It will be given to students before the lesson
7)	Biology and culture	It will be given to students before the lesson
8)	Trauma across cultures	It will be given to students before the lesson
9)	Psychotherapy across cultures	It will be given to students before the lesson
10)	Cultural aspects of suicide	It will be given to students before the lesson
11)	Culture and mental disorders	It will be given to students before the lesson
12)	Refugees and mental health	It will be given to students before the lesson
13)	Acculturation and intercultural relations	It will be given to students before the lesson
14)	Cross-cultural psychology: The past and the future	It will be given to students before the lesson
15)	Review	None
16)	Final	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cross-Cultural Psychology, 2nd Ed. Edited by Kenneth D Keith, Wiley Blackwell Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara
References:	Cross-Cultural Psychology, 2nd Ed. Edited by Kenneth D Keith, Wiley Blackwell Berry, J.W., Poortiga,Y.H, Breugelmans, S.M., Chasiotis,A., Sam, D.L. (2015). Kültürlerarası Psikoloji, 3. ed., Çev. Ed.: Doç. Dr. Leman Pınar Tosun, Nobel Yayınları, Ankara

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.	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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	20	20
Homework Assignments	3	3	9
Quizzes	2	20	40
Midterms	1	24	24
Final	1	45	45
Total Workload			180