SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PSK6403	Political Psychology	0	Spring	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	University Elective
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDANUR ERÖZER
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi EDANUR ERÖZER
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The main aim of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political psychology, and to develop students’ ability to analyze the political behavior of individuals, groups, and societies from a psychological perspective.
Course Content:	The course will cover key factors influencing political decision-making, including obedience, leadership, personality, cognition, and emotions, as well as voter behavior, political communication, intergroup relations, and social identity. It will also examine issues such as nationalism, ethnic conflict, racism, political intolerance, and political violence from a psychological perspective.

Course Specific Rules

Students are expected to complete the weekly readings and actively participate in class discussions.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of political psychology.
2) Explain current political and social events from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Analyze the political behavior of individuals, groups, and societies from a psychological perspective.
2) Develop critical thinking skills based on class discussions and academic readings.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	The Politics–Psychology Nexus: A Historical Overview	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 1. Bölüm: Siyaset Psikolojisi Pp:25-41
2)	The Psychology of Obedience and the Masses	Houghton, D. P. (2018). Siyaset Psikolojisi: Durumlar, Bireyler, Olaylar. Bas. H. İnanç ve D. Şekeroğlu Çev. İstanbul, Bilge. I.Kısım, 4. Bölüm: İtaat Psikolojisi, Pp: 61-71 I.Kısım 5. Bölüm: Kötü Bir Fıçı Yaratmak, Pp: 72-84
3)	Leadership and Personality	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 2. Bölüm Kişilik ve Siyaset Pp. 65-80	Houghton, D. P. (2018). Siyaset Psikolojisi: Durumlar, Bireyler, Olaylar. Bas. H. İnanç ve D. Şekeroğlu Çev. İstanbul, Bilge. II.Kısım, 7. Bölüm: Psikobiyografi, Pp: 101-116
4)	Media and Political Psychology	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 7. Bölüm Siyasette Medyanın Siyaset Psikolojisi Pp. 267-286
5)	Voter Psychology	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 6. Bölüm Kitle Siyasetinin Siyaset Psikolojisi Pp. 223-265
6)	Cognition, Ideology and Public Opinion	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 3. Bölüm Biliş, Toplumsal Kimlik, Duygular ve Tutumlar Pp 83-121
7)	Groups and Political Decision-making	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 4. Bölüm Grupların Siyaset Psikolojisi Pp 125 - 165
8)	MIDTERM EXAM
9)	Intergroup Relations Theories I	Mete, M. (2023). Sosyal kimlik teorisi ve göçmen kimliğinin ötekileştirilmesi süreci: Stereotipleştirmeye yönelik psikopolitik bir analiz. Akademik İncelemeler Dergisi, 18(2), 470-489. Bilgin, Y. ROBBERS MAĞARASI DENEYİ.
10)	Intergroup Relations Theories II	Houghton, D. P. (2018). Siyaset Psikolojisi: Durumlar, Bireyler, Olaylar. Bas. H. İnanç ve D. Şekeroğlu Çev. İstanbul, Bilge. III.Kısım, 13. Bölüm: Milliyetçilik Etnik Çatışma ve Soykırım Psikolojisi, Pp: 187-203
11)	The Psychology of Racism and Political Intolerance	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 8.Bölüm Irkın Siyaset Psikolojisi
12)	The Psychology of Political Violence and Terrorism	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 12. Bölüm Terörizmin Siyaset Psikolojisi 463-503	Houghton, D. P. (2018). Siyaset Psikolojisi: Durumlar, Bireyler, Olaylar. Bas. H. İnanç ve D. Şekeroğlu Çev. İstanbul, Bilge. III.Kısım, 15. Bölüm: Terrörizmin Psikolojisi, Pp: 222-238
13)	Collective Movements and Political Psychology	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. 11. Bölüm Toplumsal Hareketlerin Siyaset Psikolojisi Pp. 429-461
14)	Student Presentations

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	3	2	4
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.	4
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Presentation
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 15.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	72
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			154
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Cottam, M. L., Mastors, E., Preston, T., & Dietz, B. (2021). Siyaset psikolojisine giriş. Serbest Kitaplar. Houghton, D. P. (2018). Siyaset Psikolojisi: Durumlar, Bireyler, Olaylar. Bas. H. İnanç ve D. Şekeroğlu Çev. İstanbul, Bilge.
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