Psychology
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences

Course Code

PSYC 349

Course Title in English

Intergroup Relations

Course Title in Turkish

Gruplararası İlişkiler

Language of Instruction

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) demonstrate advanced knowledge of the core domains of intergroup relations;
2) exhibit the intellectual skill of critical reflection when considering the diversity of theoretical and empirical perspectives that underpin the study of intergroup relations;
3) critically evaluate theoretical and empirical literature on intergroup relations;
4) apply the theoretical models to real-life social contexts.

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
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Introduction
2)	Social Identification & The Key Concepts of the Course
3)	Social Categorization, Stereotyping
4)	Prejudices & Discrimination
5)	Stigmatized Groups & Contemporary Prejudices
6)	Ideology, Inequality, and Intergroup relations
7)	Emotions and Intergroup Relations
8)	Revision & MIDTERM
9)	Language & Influence
10)	Consequences of Prejudices & Discrimination: Intergroup Conflict & Violence, Dehumanizing
11)	Multi-identities, prejudice, and collective action
12)	Changing intergroup relations : Reducing prejudice, inequality and conflict I
13)	hanging intergroup relations : Reducing prejudice, inequality and conflict II
14)	Revision
15)	Final Examination Period
16)	Final Examination Period

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
Attendance	1	% 15
Application	1	% 15
Midterm(s)	1	% 35
Final Examination	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
Course Hours	14	2	3	2	98
Application	1	8	3		11
Midterm(s)	1	10	2		12
Final Examination	1	16	2		18
Total Workload					139
Total Workload/25					5.6
ECTS					6