| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- They can exemplify the effects of groups in daily life.
- They can evaluate the effect of groups on the individual.
- They can distinguish in-group and inter-group behavior.
- They can discuss current group relations in the context of group theories.
- They can compare the causes and possible solutions of intra-group and intergroup conflicts.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The aim of this course is to provide information about internal dynamics of group and group behavior of the individual. In this course, students learn about the factors affecting formation, development, and maintenance of groups within the framework of social psychology theories and models. Culture and structure of the groups, groups, organizations, and community relations will be addressed. The individual-group relationship, mutual dependency and conflict, individuals' attachment to group and tendency to be involved to the group will be discussed as well as in decision-making within the group, leadership and team management. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
What is a Group? |
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2nd Week |
Formation of Groups |
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3rd Week |
Groups, Organizations, and Society |
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4th Week |
Leaders, Group Decision Making, and Team Management |
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5th Week |
Group Structure and Culture |
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6th Week |
Why Do People Join in Groups? |
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7th Week |
The Effect of Groups on Individual Performance |
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8th Week |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9th Week |
Conflict and Trust |
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10th Week |
Group Norms, Group Cohesiveness, and Group Socialization |
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11th Week |
Theories of Intergroup Relations |
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12th Week |
Intergroup Emotions |
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13th Week |
Social Cognition |
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14th Week |
Improving Intergroup Relations |
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15th Week |
General review |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Hogg, M. A., & Abrams, D. (Ed.). (2001). Intergroup relations. Philadelphia: Psychology Press.
Baron, R. S., & Kerr, N. (2003). Group process, group decision, group action (2nd ed.). Buckingham, UK: Open University Press. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
30 |
| Total(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Total Work Load | 178 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5.93 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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