Psychology (Master) (with Thesis) Preview
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

PIY5057

Course Name:

Advanced Selected Topics in Social Psychology

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Departmental Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. EZGİ ILDIRIM

Course Lecturer(s):

Asst. Prof. Ezgi Ildırım

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To introduce the basic concepts and theories of social psychology, basic research and application areas of social psychology, to gain understanding, evaluation, reporting skills of social events and phenomena. To have knowledge in the basic subfields of social psychology and to be able to develop a critical point of view.
Course Content:	Research methods in social psychology, self and identity, groups, and people in groups, prejudice and discrimination, attitudes, installation, theory, social influence, aggression, helping behavior, theoretical criticism

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) To explain the basic research methods in social psychology and to understand the role of theory in social psychology
2) Can use the theories of social psychology to improve their personal and professional communication skills
3) Apply and report the concepts and theories of social psychology to psychological and social events in current life
4) Develops a critical perspective on theories
5) Can interpret the findings of studies in the related field and organize studies

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	social cognition
3)	social perception
4)	self and identity
5)	social groups
6)	Stereotypes and Prejudice
7)	Interpersonal attraction
8)	aggression
8)	midterm exam
10)	Prosocial behavior
11)	Human Computer Interaction
12)	Models of the Persuasion Process
13)	attitudes
14)	Attitude Formation: Cognitive, Emotional and Biological Influences

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Bilgin, Nuri. (2014). Sosyal Psikoloji. İzmir, Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları.
References:	Yoktur

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.	2
2) Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology			2
3) They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.	3			3
4) Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.					1
5) Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.		2	3
6) Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity				2
7) Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes	2	2
8) Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline			3
9) Students apply evidence based scientific studies.	3		2
10) Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.					3
11) Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.			2
12) Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning				2
13) Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.		3		3
14) Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.	2

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They have specialized knowledge about the science of psychology.
2)	Students have knowledge of application processes in the field of psychology
3)	They can follow current issues and research in the field of psychology.
4)	Students can comprehend theories and studies in the psychology field.
5)	Students can be part of studies in applied psychology area.
6)	Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity
7)	Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other technology for many purposes
8)	Students will be able to tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline
9)	Students apply evidence based scientific studies.
10)	Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social and organizational issues.
11)	Students actively engage in team work and collaborate with others and can show leadership skills.
12)	Students can critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of psychology and direct their learning
13)	Students can systematically transfer current developments in the field of psychology and their own studies to groups in and out of the field, in written, verbal and visual formats, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
14)	Students are able to interpret and create new information by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of psychology with the knowledge from different disciplines.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	13	65
Midterms	1	50
Final	1	80
Total Workload		195