Information Package / Course Catalogue
PSYC 472 Readings and Research in I/O 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 472
Course Title in English Readings and Research in I/O Psychology II
Course Title in Turkish Endüstri/Örgüt Psikolojisinde 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: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 186 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 become familiar with the advanced theoretical background of major areas of industrial and organizational psychology and to be able to integrate them to psychological research practice.
Course Description This course is an advanced course on readings and research in diversity and inclusion at workplace. The main goal is to familiarize students with theorizing and managing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Covering topics like detecting and experiencing prejudice are also great importance to this course.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders, iş yerinde çeşitlilik ve aidiyet konuları çerçevesinde yapılacak ileri derece okuma ve araştırmaları kapsamaktadır. Dersin temel amacı, öğrencilerin işyerindeki çeşitlilik ve aidiyet kavramları kapsamında bu bilgileri teoriye dökme ve yönetme konuları hakkında bilgi sahibi olmalarıdır.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) know the evolution of the management of diversity and inclusion;
2) evaluate scientific articles in relation to the research methods and theories employed;
3) conduct scientific research;
4) evaluate the findings of research through the means of SPSS;
5) write research findings up in an empirical format;
6) discuss and present psychological theories and research in the correct ethical format;
7) show intellectual tolerance and respect for others' viewpoints.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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,Participation
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. H HW,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,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. S Lab,Project
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N Participation
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. S Participation
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. H Lab,Project
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). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. N
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S Lab,Project
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. H HW,Lab,Project
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Project
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW,Project
Prepared by and Date ARZU KARAKULAK , November 2023
Course Coordinator ARZU KARAKULAK
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Öğr. Gör. DILEK USLU

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Sociological and psychological perspectives on diversity
2) Leadership and diversity in a global context
3) Policy and practice of diversity management in the workplace
4) Gender equality in the workplace
5) Race and ethnicity at work
6) Age diversity in the workplace
7) Revision
8) Midterm
9) Disabled persons in the workplace
10) Religious diversity in the workplace
11) Sexual minorities in the workplace
12) Intersectionality in the workplace
13) Future of diversity management
14) Revision
15) Final Examination Period
16) Final Examination Period
Required/Recommended ReadingsRequired Textbook: Syed, J., & Ozbilgin, M. (2019). Managing diversity and inclusion: An international perspective. SAGE Publications Limited. There will also be a set of required empirical articles.
Teaching MethodsThis course will be taught entirely in the flipped format. Students will be assigned reading materials every week. During class time, I will first assess and reinforce the students’ grasp of basic concepts from these articles. 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. Also, students will learn to advance their literature reviewing skills as well as coding and analysing in SPSS. 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. This course is aimed at final year Psychology students.
Homework and ProjectsStudents will be asked to coordinate one of the discussion sessions of the course based on the assigned required reading of an article published in high impact psychology journals. They will be asked to make presentation based on these articles and provide discussion questions. Students will also be asked to collect data, code and analyse it on SPSS and write an empirical article based on these analyses in APA format.
Laboratory Work
Computer UseStudents will work with SPSS to enter and analyse the data they have collected as well as to do literature review for their empirical paper.
Other ActivitiesStudents will be asked to read each week’s articles prior to that week’s classroom session. Classroom discussions will be based on these readings.
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Attendance 1 % 15
Application 1 % 15
Midterm(s) 1 % 20
Paper Submission 1 % 30
Final Examination 1 % 20
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration karakulaka@mef.edu.tr

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 4 126
Midterm(s) 1 8 2 10
Paper Submission 2 8 2 6 32
Final Examination 1 16 2 18
Total Workload 186
Total Workload/25 7.4
ECTS 7.5