School/Faculty/Institute	Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Course Code	PSYC 349
Course Title in English	Intergroup Relations
Course Title in Turkish	Gruplararası İlişkiler
Language of Instruction	EN
Type of Course	Flipped Classroom
Level of Course	Intermediate
Semester	Spring
Contact Hours per Week	Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload	139 hours per semester
Number of Credits	6 ECTS
Grading Mode	Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites	PSYC 106 - Introduction to Social Psychology
Expected Prior Knowledge	Introduction to Social Psychology
Co-requisites	None
Registration Restrictions	Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective	To learn to apply relevant concepts and theories in intergroup relations and prejudice and to discuss essentials of the topic such as: why are people prejudiced? How do prejudice and discrimination manifest themselves (e.g., in organizations)?; to learn to understand and critique empirical articles published in highly acclaimed psychology journals.
Course Description	The main goal of this course is giving insight into the causes and consequences of intergroup behaviour, with an emphasis on prejudice and discrimination. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts in the relation between groups, learning the concept of stereotyping and how this can be consequences with discrimination and prejudice.
Course Description in Turkish	Bu dersin temel amacı, önyargı ve ayrımcılığa vurgu yaparak, gruplar arası davranışın nedenleri ve sonuçları hakkında fikir vermektir. Öğrenciler, gruplar arasındaki ilişkide temel kavramlara tanıtılır, stereotipleme kavramını öğrenir ve bunun ayrımcılık ve önyargı ile nasıl sonuç doğurabileceğini öğrenirler.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to: 1) 2) 3) 4)

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

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.	H	Exam
2)	Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.	S	Participation
3)	Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.	S	Participation
4)	Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.	N
5)	Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.	S	Participation
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,Participation
9)	Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.	H	Exam,Participation
10)	Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.	S	Participation
11)	Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.	H	Exam
12)	Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.	S	Participation
13)	Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.	H	Participation

Prepared by and Date	AYCA AKSU , March 2022
Course Coordinator	SENA CÜRE ACER
Semester	Spring
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Required/Recommended Readings	Required Textbook: Kite, M., Whitley, Jr., B. (2016). Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination. New York: Routledge. There will also be a set of required readings from Psychological Science.
Teaching Methods	This course will be taught entirely in the flipped learning format. During class time, students will be asked and encouraged to take active role with in-class activities and discussion topics. Following this, students will be asked to discuss the empirical articles in English with the help of the instructor. Each week, a number of students will be responsible to create discussion questions regarding the article and the articles will be discussed based on their research methodology and theoretical background. Students will be expected to prepare for class by spending sufficient time to master the preparatory materials. They will also be expected to contribute appropriately to class discussions and to assisting the learning of other students. I as the instructor commit to preparing and selecting high-quality materials for each class.
Homework and Projects	Students will be asked to coordinate one of the discussion sessions of the course based on the assigned required reading of an article published in Psychological Science. They will be asked to read the articles and prepare discussion questions prior to the discussion class.
Laboratory Work
Computer Use
Other Activities	Students will be asked to read each week’s book chapter and article prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings as well as various videos and real-life samples.
Assessment Methods	Assessment Tools Count Weight Devam 1 % 15 Uygulama 1 % 15 Ara Sınavlar 1 % 35 Final 1 % 35 TOTAL % 100
Course Administration	aksua@mef.edu.tr Attendance at all classes is mandatory. Students arriving late or unprepared will be barred from that class, which will impact upon their continuous assessment grade. Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam. Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions. The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Ders Saati	14	2	3	2	98
Uygulama	1	8	3		11
Ara Sınavlar	1	10	2		12
Final	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					139
Total Workload/25					5.6
ECTS					6