Course ID:
Course Code & Number
GPC 206
Course Title
Social Psychology
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Area of social psychology and its research methods. Social perception and social cognition, attitudes and theories of changing attitudes. Psychological processes which influence social behavior, social effect and compliance. Group dynamics and cultural diversity. Interpersonal relationships. Similarities and differences of these subjects.
Course Objectives
Objective of this course is to examine the basic concepts, perspectives, theories, and subfields of social psychology.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to;
1. describe major social psychological phenomena and theories,
2. critique the major theories and research findings in social psychology,
3. analyze everyday social psychological phenomena by using social psychological concepts and theories,
4. interpret social thought and behavior of the self and the other,
5. value the diversity of the social actors.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Assignments
Design Content
Assist.Prof.Dr. Müge Çelik Örücü
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
1. Taylor, S. E., Peplau, L. A., & Sears, D. O. (2006). Social psychology. (12th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N. J.: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Grading
Final Exam - 30%
Midterms(2) - 40%
Quiz - 5%
Oral Questioning - 5%
Presentation (Oral) - 5%
Observation - 15%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Assignments
Course Coordinator:
Kürşad Demirutku
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 42 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 14 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: