Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
17PSY 471Topics in Social Psychology3+0+03510.10.2023

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Psychology (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course will be aimed to teach to have knowledge of the theories and concepts that explain the basic topics of social psychology (e.g., attitudes, group processes)
Course Content The goal of this course is to introduce the students with the study topics, approaches, and research methods of social psychology.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Özlem Ersan
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
Course Notes Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.

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
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Attendance 14 % 10
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
16
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 40 40
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4,66666666666667 140

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To have knowledge of the theories and concepts that explain the basic topics of social psychology (e.g., attitudes, group processes
2 To explain how human behavior is affected by social factors, such as groups.
3 To relate the theoric knowledge and concepts of social psychology with everyday life situations, such as interpersonal and groups relationships.
4 To discuss the generalizibility of the social psychological research to different cultures and times.
5 To analyze critically and assess the theories, research methods and findings of social psychology.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 General Introduction for course description Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
2 Conformity Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
3 Conformity Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
4 Group Processes Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
5 Group Processes Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
6 Interpersonal Attraction Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
7 Interpersonal Attraction Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
8 Midterm Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
9 Prosocial Behaviour Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education
10 Prosocial Behaviour Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
11 Aggression Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
12 Aggression Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
13 Prejudice Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
14 Prejudice Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
15 Review of the semester Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.
16 Final examination Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R. M. & S. R. Sommers (2015). Social Psychology (9th Edition). Prentice Hall: Pearson Education.

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

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

  
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