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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
PSK6306	Cultural Psychology	2	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 ÖZGÜL AKINCI
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ÖZGÜL AKINCI
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (University Elective)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

This course examines how core concepts of cultural psychology—such as family, the individual, human development, society, and culture—are shaped and understood within specific cultural contexts. Cultural psychology offers a critical alternative to universalist approaches by emphasizing the dynamic interplay between psychological processes and cultural environments. In this framework, the course will also engage with related fields such as cultural studies, performance studies, gender studies, ethnography, and anthropology, drawing on their theoretical and methodological contributions. Special attention will be given to how psychological concepts are reinterpreted and experienced across different cultural settings. By the end of the course, students are expected to critically reconsider foundational psychological concepts from a cultural perspective, engage in cross-cultural comparative analysis, and develop a culturally informed, reflective approach to psychological inquiry.

Course Content:

Key Concepts in Cultural Psychology
Socialization and Enculturation
The Relationship Between Culture and Play
Masculinity Culture and Performance
Culture, Sexuality, and Gender
Race, Psychopathology, and Culture
Culture and Subjectivity
Migration and Culture

Course Specific Rules

As part of this course, students will work in self-formed groups to develop a project idea. Throughout the semester, they will share progress reports with the instructor, engaging in discussions and reflections based on their observations and project development. At the end of the term, each group will present their project process—and any results, if applicable—to the class.

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 core concepts of cultural psychology, including family, individual, human development, society, and culture.
2) Analyze how psychological processes are shaped within cultural contexts.
3) Identify key theoretical and methodological approaches from related disciplines such as cultural studies, performance studies, gender studies, ethnography, and anthropology.
4) Evaluate the processes of re-production and experience of psychological concepts across different cultural contexts.
5) Critically examine fundamental psychological concepts from a cultural perspective.
6) Conduct cross-cultural comparative analyses to understand cultural similarities and differences.
7) Develop a critical, culturally sensitive, and holistic perspective towards cultural diversity and interactions.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
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)	Meeting and introduction	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Benlik, Aile ve insan Gelişimi Kültürel Psikolojide Kuram ve Uygulamalar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2019. (5. Baskı)	Introduction to the scope of the Cultural Psychology course and discussion of expectations
2)	Key Concepts in Cultural Psychology	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Benlik, Aile ve insan Gelişimi Kültürel Psikolojide Kuram ve Uygulamalar. Koç Üniversitesi Yayınları. 2019. (5. Baskı)	To gain knowledge about the main areas of study in cultural psychology
3)	Socialization and Enculturation	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Self, Family and Human Development: Theory and Applications in Cultural Psychology. Koç University Press, 2019 (5th edition). Chapter 3: “Socialization for Competence” (pp. 81–109)	Gaining knowledge about the processes of an individual gaining a place in society and internalizing cultural values.
4)	The Relationship Between Culture and Play	Lev Vygotsky. Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Doruk Publishing, 2022. “The Role of Play in Development”, pp. 123–138. J. Huizinga. Homo Ludens: A Study of the Play-Element in Culture. Ayrıntı Publishing, 2021. “The Nature and Significance of Play as a Cultural Phenomenon”, pp. 16–48.	Through this topic, students will explore the cultural meanings of play, its social functions, and its role in human development.
5)	Masculinity Culture and Performance	Clifford Geertz, “Notes on the Balinese Cockfight,” pp. 446–459 and 468–478.	To be able to discuss masculinity as a social construct shaped by cultural norms and values.
6)	Culture, Sexuality, and Gender	Margaret Mead, Coming of Age in Samoa Yeliz Turan Yunusoğlu, Yatak Odasındaki Kalabalık	Understanding how culture shapes our understandings of sexuality and gender, how individuals form identities and relationships
7)	Race, Psychopathology, and Culture	Frantz Fanon, Black Skin, White Masks. “The Negro and Psychopathology,” pp. 88–164.	To discuss how the interaction between race, psychopathology, and culture plays a critical role in understanding individuals' mental health and social experiences.
8)	Midterm exam		Midterm exam is applied
9)	Culture ve Psychology	Sigmund Freud, Totem and Taboo	To understand how culture shapes individuals' spiritual experiences and meaning-making processes, resulting in diverse expressions of spirituality.
10)	Migration and Culture	Çiğdem Kağıtçıbaşı, Self, Family, and Human Development: Theory and Applications in Cultural Psychology. Koç University Press, 2019. (5th edition) (Chapter 10).	To discuss how the experience of migration profoundly affects individuals' psychological processes, shaping the dynamics of identity, belonging, and adaptation.
11)	Student group project		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
12)	Studen group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
13)	Student group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.
14)	Student group project presentations		The group project being presented and evaluated by the entire class.

*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	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
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
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
Homework Evaluation

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	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	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	14	2	28
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	70
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)			152
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6