Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 412 Readings and Research in Social Psychology II
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
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 412
Course Title in English Readings and Research in Social Psychology II
Course Title in Turkish Sosyal Psikolojide Okuma ve Araştırma II
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Advanced
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: 1 Other:
Estimated Student Workload 180 hours per semester
Number of Credits 7.5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites PSYC 205 - Research Methods I
Expected Prior Knowledge Research methods in psychology
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students
Overall Educational Objective To acquire the necessary knowledge of theories in advanced sociology, social and political psychology to understand and critique empirical articles published in highly acclaimed psychology journals and to learn to conduct research in social psychology.
Course Description This course is an advanced applied course on readings and research in social psychology. The course is designed to increased research experience and theoretical knowledge of the students in related topic of social psychology. The course also provides an opportunity studying and thinking interdisciplinary beyond the topics of psychology such as sociology, economics.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, sosyal psikolojide okuma ve araştırma konusunda ileri düzeyde uygulamalı bir derstir. Bu ders, sosyal psikoloji ile ilgili konularda öğrencilerin araştırma deneyimini ve teorik bilgilerini arttırmak için tasarlanmıştır. Bu ders aynı zamanda sosyoloji, ekonomi gibi psikoloji konularının ötesinde disiplinler arası bir çalışma ve düşünme fırsatı da sunmaktadır.

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 topics of social psychology;
2) think interdisciplinary by tapping upon other social science topics;
3) critically reflect the diversity perspectives of interdisciplinary, including sociology, economics, and related topics of social psychology;
4) conduct research and collect data;
5) use R and Jamovi analysis programs for statistical analysis.
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.

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. H Lab,Project
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Lab
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. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. H HW,Project
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,Project
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation,Project
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,Project
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 Project
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) Interdisciplinary Thinking
3) Social Capital, Inequality & Institutional Trust
4) Literature Review
5) Preparation Of Research Materials
6) Political & Social Consequences Of Trust
7) The Social Psychology Of Inequality: Organizational Contexts
8) Introduction To R & Jamovi
9) Revision & Midterm
10) Analysing Data Using R
11) Inequality In Educational Contexts
12) Risk Taking Under Uncertainty & Inequality
13) Consequences Of Inequality On Preferences And Behaviours
14) On Writing APA Style, Preparing Tables & Figures
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRecommended Books: Acemoglu, D., & Robinson, J. (2012). Why nations fail : The origins of power, prosperity and poverty (pp. 70-95; [CA & US version] ed.). New York: Crown. Jetten, J., & Peters, K. (Eds.). (2019). The social psychology of inequality. Cham: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28856-3 There will also be a set of required readings from Psychological Science.
Teaching MethodsInstructional strategy and expectations for both students and instructional staff that follow from this. Student work modes (independently and/or in teams). This course will be taught entirely in the flipped format.
Homework and ProjectsDuring the semester, students will be worked on a research project. They will be asked to collect data, enter and analyse it as well as provide an outline of their empirical paper during the semester
Laboratory WorkStudents will be learned literature review, preparation of research materials, and to analyse their data.
Computer UseStudents will be developed their computer and research skills by using R and Jamovi analyse programs.
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to read each week’s book chapter and article prior to that week’s classroom session.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 5
Application 1 % 10
Midterm(s) 1 % 20
Paper Submission 1 % 30
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. The students will be worked on research projects during the semester, 5% of grade will be dropped for each late submission day. 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 2 4.5 119
Laboratory 14 1 1 28
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Paper Submission 1 8 6 14
Final Examination 1 14 2 16
Total Workload 187
Total Workload/25 7.5
ECTS 7.5