Course Objectives: |
The aim of this course is to provide information about recent research findings on self, culture, aggression, interpersonal relationships, social justice, social inclusion/exclusion, political psychology, prejudice and discrimination, positive psychology and environmental psychology in the framework of the social psychological approach |
Course Content: |
the self, intergroup relations, prejudice and discrimination, aggression, love and close relationships, culture, group dynamics in organizations, group dynamics in sports |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Information about the course outline
Basic concepts and theories to be discussed along the semester
A review of the literature.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
2) |
•The self
•Understanding the self concept
•Self recognition
•Looking-glass self
•Theoretical approaches about self
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
3) |
•The social self
•Self presentation
•Self regulation
•Social comparison theory
•Self handicapping
•Self esteem
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
4) |
•Prejudice and discrimination
•Stereotypes
•Inter-group relations
•Social identity theory
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
5) |
•Prejudice and discrimination
•Forms of discrimination
•Implicit associations
•Realistic group conflict
•How can prejudice be reduced?
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
6) |
•Culture and psychology
•Definition of culture
•Socialization process and culture
•Values
•Individualism vs. collectivism
•Acculturation
•Acculturation stress
•Acculturation strategies
•Migration
•Discrimination against immigrants
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
7) |
•Aggression
•Evolutionary explanations of aggression
•Psycho-social approaches about aggression
•Facilitators of aggression
•Effects of media: television, pornography, video games, social media
•How can aggression be reduced?
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
8) |
MIDTERM EXAM |
None |
9) |
•Group processes in organizations
•Group Dynamics
•Decision making in groups
•Brainstorming
•Group polarization
•Groupthink
•Leadership styles
•Collective behavior
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
10) |
•Group processes and sports
•Formation of groups
•Social inclusion and exclusion
•Group cohesiveness
•Group structure (roles and norms)
•Group performance
•Group processes and sports psychology
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
11) |
•Affiliation and Romantic Love
•Antecedents of attraction
•Triangular love theory
•Loneliness
•Attachment theory
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
12) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology
•Basic concepts of political psychology
•Authoritarian Personality Theory
•Social Dominance Theory
•System Justification Theory
•Terror Management Theory
•Right-Wing Authoritarianism
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
13) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology
•Political socialization
•Voting behavior
•Group based emotions
•Propaganda styles and persuasion
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
14) |
•Applied Social Psychology: Environmental Psychology
•Historical process of environmental psychology
•Personal space and territory
•Human-environment interactions
•Place identity
•Behavior settings
A review of the literature.
Check of the reading.
Analysis of assigned readings.
Group discussions.
Individual and group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
15) |
-Brief review of the semester subjects
-Group discussions |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
16) |
FINAL EXAM |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Reading list is as follows:
•Alcock, J., & Sadava, S. (2014). An Introduction to Social Psychology: Global Perspectives. Sage.
•Aronson, E., Wilson, T., & Akert, R. (2005). Social Psychology, New Jersey, NY: Pearson Education.
•Hogg, M., & Vaughan, G. (2009). Essentials of social psychology. Pearson Education.
•Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…)
•Schneider, F. W., Gruman, J. A., & Coutts, L. M. (2011). Applied social psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. Sage.
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References: |
Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…) |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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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. |
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3) |
Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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4) |
Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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5) |
Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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6) |
Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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