Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 190500202104 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The aim of this course is to transfer the basic concepts and theoretical approaches related to social psychology to the students on the basis of the relevant literature and to enable the students to better understand daily life and themselves. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ümmü BULUT KESKİN |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Explain the meaning, scope and function of social psychology | 2 | Be aware of the communication elements in the social and cultural environment and the causes of social behavior. | 3 | Determine the causes of persuasive behavior, the functioning of social groups, and the direction of the social environment's impact on the individual and the environment. | 4 | Comparing the basic contents of social interaction-based courses in the departments of public relations, journalism, radio, television and cinema, they can improve and strengthen the foundations of knowledge. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
NONE |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
NONE |
Course Contents |
The historical development of Social Psychology, its subjects, approach, methods, examination of social influence and conformity, attitudes, attitude change, prejudice, attitudes, social roles, status, authority, intergroup communication, culture etc. are discussed within the applied framework of communication and propaganda. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Definition of Social Psychology | | | 2 | Basic theories in social psychology | | | 3 | Research methods in social psychology | | | 4 | Social Psychology Methods and Techniques | | | 5 | Social Perception | | | 6 | Self: our views of ourselves | | | 7 | Reducing Contradiction | | | 8 | Attitude and Prejudice | | | 9 | Theoretical approaches to attitude change | | | 10 | Communication, propaganda: Attitude change process | | | 11 | Features of communication, features of the environment and culture | | | 12 | Socialization and social development | | | 13 | Prosocial behavior: Why do we help? | | | 14 | Group Dynamics | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Elliot Aronson, Timothy Wilson, Robin Akert (2018). Sosyal Psikoloji. İstanbul: Kaknüs Yayınları. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | NONE |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Final Examination | 1 | 80 | 80 |
Attending Lectures | 1 | 14 | 14 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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