SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PSK6303	Social Psychology	2	Fall	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 CEREN ÖZBAŞARAN TAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CEREN ÖZBAŞARAN TAN
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

To teach students, on a scientific basis, how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts. • To introduce fundamental theories and classical experiments in social psychology. • To provide students with the ability to analyze everyday life events from a social psychology perspective. • To enhance students’ academic and practical skills through critical thinking, group work, and experiential learning

Course Content:

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) Define and exemplify core topics such as conformity, obedience, social influence, attitude change, prejudice, and group dynamics.

2) Describe classical social psychology experiments (e.g., Asch, Milgram, Zimbardo, Festinger, Tajfel) and relate them to contemporary social phenomena.

3) Analyze social psychological processes (e.g., conformity, stereotypes, social identity, aggression, prosocial behavior) through real-life examples.

4) Apply social psychological theories to societal issues (e.g., discrimination, gender, media influence, social media addiction).

5) Develop communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through group projects, presentations, and role-playing activities.

6) Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles in social psychology research.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

1) Explain the basic concepts, theories, and research methods of social psychology.

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)	1. Introduction to Social Psychology
2)	2. Definition, Historical Background
3)	3. Basic Concepts - Research Methods
4)	4. Social Cognition and Heuristics
5)	Self – Self-Perception
6)	Attitudes and Attitude Change
7)	Social Influence – Obedience – Conformity
8)	Midterm
9)	Group Dynamics and Group Processes
10)	Prejudice – Stereotypes – Discrimination
11)	Rol Oynama (Rol Üstlenme – Canlandırma)
12)	Student Presentations
13)	Student Presentations
14)	General Review

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

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

öğretim üyesine ait ders notları

References:

Dr.A.Kadir Özer Ben Değeri Tiryakiliği Seyredilmesi Zorunlu Flimler Ne biliyoruz ki (What To beleep Know), Yardımcı Kitaplar Muzaffer Sheriff, Sosyal Psikoloji I,II; Clifford Morgan, Psikolojiye Giriş Ders Kitabı Metin İnceoğlu; Tutum Algı İletişim Ne biliyoruz ki (What To beleep Know), Aronson, E., Wilson, T. D., Akert, R. M. & Sommers, S. R. (2022). Sosyal Psikoloji. Kaknüs. Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. Tversky, A. & Kahneman, D. (1974). Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Fiske, S. T. & Taylor, S. E. (2017). Social Cognition (4th Ed.).

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Can explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and models of public relations and advertising.
2) Can define ethical rules, legal regulations, and professional standards in the field of public relations, communication and advertising.
3) Can analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of public relations, media and advertising.
4) Can develop public relations and advertising campaigns through target audience analysis.
5) Can create innovative communication solutions using traditional and digital media tools.
6) Can evaluate public relations and advertising strategies by conducting effectiveness analysis.
7) Can take responsibility in public relations and advertising projects both individually and in team settings.
8) Can utilize leadership and decision-making skills when determining public relations and advertising strategies.
9) Can follow new trends and technological developments in public relations and advertising.
10) Can generate knowledge in the field of public relations and advertising by using research and analytical skills.
11) Can act in accordance with ethical and social responsibility principles in public relations and advertising.
12) Can plan and implement crisis management, reputation management, and brand management processes.
13) Can establish effective verbal and written communication in public relations and advertising processes.
14) Can develop professional relationships in multicultural and global communication contexts.
15) Can develop digital strategies in public relations and advertising using new media tools.

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)	Can explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and models of public relations and advertising.
2)	Can define ethical rules, legal regulations, and professional standards in the field of public relations, communication and advertising.
3)	Can analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of public relations, media and advertising.
4)	Can develop public relations and advertising campaigns through target audience analysis.
5)	Can create innovative communication solutions using traditional and digital media tools.
6)	Can evaluate public relations and advertising strategies by conducting effectiveness analysis.
7)	Can take responsibility in public relations and advertising projects both individually and in team settings.
8)	Can utilize leadership and decision-making skills when determining public relations and advertising strategies.
9)	Can follow new trends and technological developments in public relations and advertising.
10)	Can generate knowledge in the field of public relations and advertising by using research and analytical skills.
11)	Can act in accordance with ethical and social responsibility principles in public relations and advertising.
12)	Can plan and implement crisis management, reputation management, and brand management processes.
13)	Can establish effective verbal and written communication in public relations and advertising processes.
14)	Can develop professional relationships in multicultural and global communication contexts.
15)	Can develop digital strategies in public relations and advertising using new media tools.

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
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
Final Exam
Quiz

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 5.00
Project	1	% 10.00
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	1	42	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	1	20	20
Presentations / Seminar	1	6	6
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	68
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	3	3
Midterms	1	36	36
Semester Final Exam	1	46	46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	85
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			153
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6