Course Details

PSYCHOLOGY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS

PSY380

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1PSY380PSYCHOLOGY IN SOCIAL SETTINGS3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program PSYCHOLOGY
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course 01: To familiarize students with the basic principles, methods, history and areas of psychology.
02: To introduce basic information about of how human mind works when it comes to the self and others
03: To increase awareness of how humans can be destructive
04: To familiarize students with the psychological approach to daily problems
05: To familiarize students with the psychological approach to stress
Course Content This course is designed to offer basic concepts of the science of psychology to the students from various disciplines. It aims to familiarize students with the basic principles, methods, history, and areas of psychology and social psychology. Students will be equipped with the knowledge related to social perception, the self, stress and health, social influence and norms, aggression, discrimination and prejudice, and prosocial behavior.
Course Methods and Techniques Active Learning Activities
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof. Ahmet Çoymak
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Canvas
All lecture notes are sent to the students as handouts on CANVAS portal.
Canvas Portal

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Kısa Sınav 2 2 4
Kişisel Çalışma 1 60 60
Ders dışı çalışma 1 45 45
Yüz Yüze Ders 1 45 45
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 156

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 LO1: identify scientific methods of psychology, in particular social psychology
2 LO2: explain the basics of human thinking and social perception
3 LO3: recognize human sexuality, be aware of sexism
4 LO4: discuss societal issues such as aggression or prejudice
5 LO5: discuss basic affiliation mechanisms and prosocial behavior
6 LO6: apply the principles and concepts in meeting many challenges in everyday life to achieve a more adaptive experience, personal growth, and psychological adjustment


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introducing Social Psychology and Psychology in general as a science
2 Social Perception
3 The Self
4 Stress and Health


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 3 2 1 4 2 5 1 2 4 4
C1 2 2 1 1
C2 5 1 2 2 1 3 2 3 1 2 3 3
C3 5 5 3 3 2 4 3 5 3 3 2 4
C4 1 2 2 3 4 1
C5 3 2 2 2
C6 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 5 2 2 4 3

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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