- Course Code
- BUS105
- Semester
- First Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 3 + 0
- ECTS
- 6
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Know the nature and characteristics of social cognition and social thinking.
- Know the concept of "identity" and "self" and explain the formation process of them
- Know the concept of attitudes and explain the methods of measuring attitudes.
- Explain the basic dynamics of persuasion.
- Know the formation and functioning principles of obedience and subservience behavior as the forms of social impact.
- Know the nature and characteristics of groups and explain the formation process of them.
- Explain the communication process and its role in human behavior.
- Explain the role of culture in social psychology and human life.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | Some important subjects like concept of identity and self, formation process of attitudes, basic dynamics of persuasion, formation process of group, formation process of aggression, communication process, role of culture in social psychology and human life will be covered.
Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introducing social psychology |
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2nd Week |
The self in a social world |
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3rd Week |
Social beliefs and judgments |
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4th Week |
Behavior and attitudes |
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5th Week |
Genes, culture, and gender |
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6th Week |
Conformity and obedience & persuasion |
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7th Week |
Midterm |
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8th Week |
Group influence |
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9th Week |
Prejudice & aggression |
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10th Week |
Attraction and Intimacy |
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11th Week |
Helping & conflict and peacemaking |
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12th Week |
Social psychology in the clinic & court |
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13th Week |
Applying social psychology and the sustainable future |
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14th Week |
Case studies / presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Hogg, M.A. & Vaughan, G. M. (2005). Social Psychology. 4th Ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Questions/Answers
- Discussion
- Lecture
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
50 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
5 |
5 |
| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
65 |
65 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 176 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.86 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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