| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences | ||||
| Course Code | PSYC 417 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Readings and Research in Social Psychology VII | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Sosyal Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma VII | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Ters-yüz öğrenme | ||||
| Level of Course | İleri | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 192 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
PSYC 205 - Research Methods I |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Research Methods in Psychology | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | These discussions as well as the up to date articles will help students to come up with new research ideas and eventually equip students with the skills to write their own research proposals. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to offer a broader understanding of negative attitudes towards outgroups in general, as well as successful interventions that have transformed deeply rooted negative attitudes. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of various intergroup conflict and polarization examples from around the world. Each class will feature discussions on the strengths and weaknesses of different interventions, with a focus on connecting the concepts and theories learned to encourage critical thinking. These discussions as well as the up to date articles will help students to come up with new research ideas and eventually equip students with the skills to write their own research proposals. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and theories in social psychology, including social perception, group dynamics, and attitude formation. 2) be able to identify, compare, and contrast various research methodologies used in social psychology, including experimental, correlational, and observational methods, and assess their strengths and weaknesses. 3) will develop skills to critically evaluate empirical research articles in social psychology, assessing the validity and reliability of research findings, and identifying potential biases and confounding variables. 4) be able to design and implement a basic research study in social psychology, including formulating research questions, developing hypotheses, selecting appropriate methodologies, and analyzing data. 5) will learn to effectively communicate research findings in written and oral formats, adhering to APA style guidelines, and articulating the implications of their research for understanding social behavior. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | |||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | |||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | |||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | |||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | |||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | |||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | |||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | |||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | |||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | |||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | |||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | |||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | S | Derse Katılım |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | S | Proje |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Homework |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | S | Homework |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | S | Derse Katılım |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | H | Exam,Homework,Sunum,Proje |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Derse Katılım |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | N | |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | S | Proje |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | N | |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | S | Proje |
| Prepared by and Date | ŞENAY YİTMEN , October 2024 |
| Course Coordinator | BANU FEMİR GÜRTUNA |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Öğr. Gör. ŞENAY YİTMEN |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction: Overview of the course |
| 2) | Social Identity Theory, Group norms, Outgroup homogeneity Common Ingroup Identity Model |
| 3) | Social Comparison Theory, Persuasive Arguments Theory Intergroup Contact Theory |
| 4) | Group-based emotions Cognitive reappraisal |
| 5) | Intergroup Threat Theory Self-affirmation Theory 1st Quiz |
| 6) | Cognitive heuristics, Eco chambers, Selective exposure |
| 8) | Guidelines for writing a research paper |
| 9) | Trust and intergroup negotiation |
| 10) | Values and the concept of moral exemplar 2nd Quiz |
| 11) | Ego-enhancement, Naïve realism, Fundamental attribution error |
| 12) | Meta-beliefs (felt understanding), Belief preservance and Cognitive Dissonance Theory |
| 13) | Hope theory and “hope” in intergroup conflicts |
| 14) | Review |
| 15) | Final examination period |
| 16) | Final examination period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Encyclopedia of Social Psychology (Baumeister & Vohs, 2007) There will also be weekly articles. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Flipped learning | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Project | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Required | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Required | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is compulsory. Students arriving 15 min. late will not be allowed to join that class. In case of missing an exam, students must provide an acceptable and documented excuse. Make-up exam will be held for the missed exams. Students are expected to treat university staff and others respectfully at all times. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations will not be tolerated and will be punished according to YÖK and university regulations. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 3 | 13 | |||
| Quiz(zes) | 2 | 8 | 2 | 20 | |||
| Paper Submission | 2 | 20 | 2 | 44 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 2 | 17 | |||
| Total Workload | 192 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.7 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||