PSY421 Research in Social Psychology Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs PsychologyGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: PSY421
Course Name: Research in Social Psychology
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Common Pool
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 : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide information about recent research findings on any of the issues under the heading of self that can be dealt within the framework of social psychological approaches.
Course Content: The aim of this course; To provide the knowledge to deal with the latest research findings within the framework of social psychological approaches in any of the topics under the heading of self.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Being able to follow current developments in self psychology as having basic and general knowledge about the field of self psychology.
2) • Makes applications related to self psychology in cooperation with experts from other disciplines.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) • Will be able to convey written and verbal thoughts on solution proposals for problems related to self psychology.
2) • Can make explanations about self psychology to various audiences, and convey their thoughts orally and in writing about solution suggestions for problems.
Field Specific Competence
1) • Knows the methods of self psychology
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) • To introduce and explain the basic concepts of Self Psychology Reading for the next lesson
2) • Defining and explaining the self-concept based on the findings of related research Reading for the next lesson
3) • Defining and explaining the self-concept based on the findings of related research Reading for the next lesson
4) • Context and sense of self Reading for the next lesson
5) • Explaining and discussing the concept of self-perception in context Reading for the next lesson
6) • Explaining and discussing the concept of self-perception through culture Reading for the next lesson
7) • Explaining and discussing the concept of self-perception through culture Reading for the next lesson
8) • Defining and discussing the self-concept through genders Reading for the next lesson
9) • Define and explain self development Reading for the next lesson
10) • Defining and discussing the concept of self-knowledge Reading for the next lesson
11) • Defining and discussing the concept of self-knowledge Reading for the next lesson
12) • Define and discuss the concept of self-presentation Raeding for the next lesson
13) • Define and discuss the concept of self-presentation Reading for the next lesson
14) • To make an overall assessment of the course Reading for the final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İlgili konuyla ilişkili Annual Review of Psychology ve Advances in Experimental Social Psychology başlıklı seri kitaplardan ve Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review başlıklı dergilerden son beş yıldaki tarama makaleleri
References: İlgili konuyla ilişkili Annual Review of Psychology ve Advances in Experimental Social Psychology başlıklı seri kitaplardan ve Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review başlıklı dergilerden son beş yıldaki tarama makaleleri

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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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
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.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 12 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
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 12 3 36
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 3 12 36
Homework Assignments 3 12 36
Quizzes 2 6 12
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 167