COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FBA 1302 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 4

Offered By

Faculty Of Business

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÖKHAN KARAGONLAR

Offered to

International Business and Trade (English)
Tourism Management (English)
International Trade and Business (English)
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to provide students an understanding of basic concepts of social psychology, such as self, prejudice, social influence, persuasion, group influence behaviors and attitudes, conflict and culture. While basic concepts and topics are examined, an understanding of social thinking, social influence, social relations will be revealed. The course also provides understanding of the foundations, concepts and perspectives of social psychology within the cultural context.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Express knowledge on social thinking, social influence, and social relations experienced by individuals.
2   Review the basic structures of main topics regarding social psychology.
3   Discuss the applicability of social psychology theories to local settings and contexts.
4   Describe different methods to study social issues.
5   Comprehend and integrate course material into their lives.
6   Be aware of different views concerning interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group behavior.
7   Describe ways in which social psychological factors affect social behavior.
8   Develop oral/written communication skills; articulate and defend his/her position.
9   Develop and enhance the essential interpersonal skills to be an effective team member.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Social Psychology & How social psychologists do research
2 Social Cognition: How we think about the social world
3 Social Psychological Application-1
4 Social perception: how we come to understand other people
5 The Self
6 The need to justify our actions: The costs and benefits of dissonance reduction
7 Attitudes and Attitude change
8 Conformity
9 Social Psychological Application-2
10 Group Processes: Social influence in groups
11 Group Processes: Social influence in groups
12 Prosocial Behavior: Why do people help
13 Agression: Why do we hurt others Can we prevent it
14 Prejudice: causes, consequences, and cures

Recomended or Required Reading

Primary book: Social Psychology, 8th International edition, by Aronson, E., Wilson, T., & Akert, R. (2013). Pearson. ISBN-10: 1292021160 ISBN-13: 9781292021164

Supplementary book: Social Psychology, David G.Myers, The McGrawHill Co., Inc. New York, 2010.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Reading assignments
3. Teamwork

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 FN Final
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will describe the basic terms and concepts related to intrapersonal and interpersonal relations.
2. The learner will explain the basic features of individual and group relations.
3. The learner will discuss the social psychological processes experienced by individuals and dyads.
4. The learner will integrate social psychological concepts into real life.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. It is essential that students make use of the reading list
4. Expected to read all the required reading which amounts to one piece each week.
5. To be involved in class discussions
6. No extension will be granted for the submission of assignments, if any.
7. Assignments, if any, must be submitted in two forms
- Electronically via the turnitin software
- To the course coordinator during the session

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gokhan.karagonlar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced when classes begin.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 1 14
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 0 0 0
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 12 12
Preparation for final exam 1 13 13
Reading 0 0 0
Reading 4 3 12
Preparation for quiz etc. 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 95

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.114
LO.24
LO.3124
LO.4244
LO.534
LO.6244
LO.72244
LO.83554
LO.9354

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